Memorial Day 2018: Shorewood Ceremony Time, Location

SHOREWOOD, WI — Memorial Day is Monday, May 28. For some, Memorial Day is an extra day off of work filled with family gatherings, an outdoor celebration or a chance to get that garden or landscaping work done.

But for all of us, Memorial Day is exactly that, a day set aside to honor the memories of friends, family and loved ones who lost their lives serving our country in the armed forces.

Here are the details for Shorewood's Memorial Day observance:

Shorewood's annual Memorial Day Program will be held on Sunday, May 27 at Atwater Park at 4 p.m.The program, features several Shorewood students, including a soloist, readers, and members of the orchestra, along with local and state dignitaries and a bagpiper.

The keynote speaker is Tiffany Koehler, who served with the Army Reserves and the Wisconsin Army National Guard for a total of 14 years. Tiffany grew up in Shorewood and attended Shorewood Schools.

The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on to enjoy the program, which takes place rain or shine, with Lake Michigan as the beautiful backdrop.

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