5/29/2017 | Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site | Laclede, MO
The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by the invocation. The Memorial Day address will be given by Mark Armato, author of "Grandpa's War."
Following the speaker will be the presentation of the Colors by the Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing Memorial VFW Post #4557. The laying of the wreath will follow. The wreath will be placed by the Laclede American Legion Post #197.
There will also be a rifle salute by the Brookfield VFW Post #4557 and the Brookfield American Legion Post #182. The salute will be followed by bugle playing taps. The ceremony will end with closing remarks and the benediction.