Dubois County veterans organizations announce Memorial Day observances
Veterans groups to honor fallen service members with ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the county on May 25-26
This is in addition to the services being held at the Courthouse.
The Dubois County Veterans Council announced Memorial Day observances at cemeteries throughout the county, with ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26.
Local veteran organizations will conduct these tributes to honor fallen and deceased veterans by placing flags on their graves. The Dubois County Council helps defray the costs of this effort by providing flags to the Veterans Council.
The public is encouraged to attend these ceremonies, which will take place at multiple locations across Dubois County.
“Please join all of us in paying tribute and honor to our deceased service personnel. We shall never forget,” stated the Veterans Council in their announcement.
Here is the schedule of ceremonies for Sunday and Monday.
Sunday
On Sunday, May 25, VFW Post 11365 and American Legion Post 124 of Ferdinand will conduct services beginning with Mass at St. Henry’s Catholic Church at 7:30 a.m. Ceremonies will follow at St. Henry’s Cemetery (8:30 a.m.), Ferdinand War Memorial (9:30 a.m.) and Ferdinand Cemetery (11 a.m.). Lunch will be served at the Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 following the last ceremony.
Also on Sunday, American Legion Post 343 of Holland will hold services at Selvin Cemetery in Warrick County (1 p.m.), Holland Cemetery (1:30 p.m.), Zoar Cemetery (2 p.m.), Stendal Cemetery in Pike County (2:30 p.m.), St. Paul’s Cemetery outside Holland (3 p.m.) and Augustana Cemetery (3:30 p.m.).
Monday
VFW Post 673 and American Legion Post 147 of Jasper will conduct services on Monday, May 26, beginning at 9 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery. The groups will continue with ceremonies at Shiloh Cemetery (9:20 a.m.), St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ireland (9:40 a.m.), St. John’s in Boone Township (10 a.m.), Portersville Cemetery (10:20 a.m.), St. Paul’s in Haysville (10:40 a.m.), Hill Church (11 a.m.), Crystal Cemetery (11:20 a.m.), St. Raphael’s in Dubois (11:40 a.m.) and Enlow Cemetery (12 p.m.).
American Legion Post 343 of St. Anthony will begin their Monday observances with Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Schellville at 7 a.m., followed by ceremonies at Sacred Heart Cemetery (8 a.m.), Celestine Cemetery (8:30 a.m.), St. Anthony Cemetery (9 a.m.), Mentor Cemetery (9:30 a.m.), Birdseye Cemetery (10 a.m.), Cox Cemetery (10:45 a.m.) and Bretzville Cemetery (11:15 a.m.).
VFW Post 2366 of Huntingburg will start their Monday services with Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 8 a.m., followed by ceremonies at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery (8:30 a.m.), Fairmount Cemetery (9 a.m.), Mayo Cemetery in Duff (9:30 a.m.) and Veterans Monument Park on 14th Street near the Huntingburg Event Center (10 a.m.).
All times and locations are approximate, and attendees should be patient as weather and other circumstances may affect timing.
The Dubois County Veterans Council consists of all veterans organizations throughout the county. If a cemetery within Dubois County is not being serviced, residents are encouraged to contact their local veterans organization or David Flynn, Adjutant of the DCVC, at 812-582-8129.
These Memorial Day observances represent a treasured and honored ceremony of remembrance for fallen and deceased veterans, continuing a tradition of honoring those who served their country.
The Veterans Council expresses gratitude to businesses, groups and individuals who assist with programs, projects and fundraising for local veterans groups.
“It is greatly appreciated and goes a very long way in supporting all of our veterans and their dependents throughout the year here in Dubois County,” the announcement notes.
