05/22/2026
Legion and Legion Auxiliary of J.A. Folwell Post Unit 174
7:30 a.m. Strawn Cemetery
Welcome by Beth Rieger
Invocation by Father Archer
Raising the Flag Marcus Maier
Pledge of Allegiance
Placing of the Auxiliary Wreath
Short message by Father Archer
Reading of the names of the deceased veterans in Strawn Cemetery by Christy Decker
Salute by Post 174 Honor Guard
Taps
Benediction by Father Archer
8:00 a.m. Forrest Township Cemetery
Welcome by Beth Rieger
Invocation by Deb Honegger
Raising of the Flag by Marcus Maier
(The Flag is raised to full mast and then lowered to half-mast while the Prairie Central Band has a drum roll. When the flag is secure, the band plays The Star Spangled Banner.
Pledge of the Allegiance led by Deb Honegger
Placing of the Auxiliary Wreath
Music by Prairie Central Band
Message by Ronald Karr Corporal USMC 63-69, and Jean Karr Corporal USMC 02-06
Salute by Post 174 American Legion Honor Guard.
Taps
Benediction by Deb Honegger
Breakfast is served at the Post home in Forrest following the service