First annual Memorial Day service to be held at Raymon Veterans Park

The first annual Memorial Day service at the Raymon Veterans Park in Albion will be held at 8 a.m. on May 29, 2023. The address is 307 W. Johnson St.

I will be the Master of Ceremonies and speaker for the service. The American Legion Post #46 and the VFW Post 839 will raise the colors and also provide the memorial salute. Other participants will be Elisabeth Bieber, Krystal Randal, Wayne Rayman, Pastor Matt Bishop and the Men's Chorus Quartet. Taps and Echo will be provided by Marshalltown Municipal Band members under the direction of Brett Umthun. The program has been arranged by co-chairs Julie Mann and myself.

The park setting is incredibly beautiful, and I hope you will consider attending this event that honors those who have died for our country.