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MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM - 10:15 AM

Time will be announced soon

  • Date: 05/26/2025  
  • Location: Veterans' Memorial
    18161 Morris Ave.
    Homewood

10:15 a.m. Music combined bands of James Hart Jr. High and Parker Jr. High under the direction of Beth Houston, Matthew Johnson, Andy Lopez, and Elana Reid.

10:30 a.m. H/F Band “Attention to Colors”

National Anthem “Star Spangled Banner” “Grand Old Flag”
Under the direction of Sarah Whitlock and Kelly Cooper.

Scouts Lead “Pledge of Allegiance”

Opening Prayer
Father Ron Kundziolka,
St. Veronica Catholic Church, Flossmoor

Welcoming Comments
Mayor Rich Hofeld, Homewood
Mayor Michelle Nelson, Flossmoor

Opening Statements
John Beele, Commander of Wally Burns VFW
“Marches of the Armed Forces” performed by James Hart & Parker Jr. High Bands
Introduce
Wreath Laying
Members of the VFW Post, accompanied
By Marines, RSS Chicago Heights
Rifle Salute
South Suburban Chiefs of Police Honor Guard
“Taps” Performed by H/F Buglers

Closing Prayer
Rev. Emory, Senior Pastor
Abundant Grace United Church of Christ, Homewood

Thank you for the support of the Homewood Police Dept. and Homewood Fire Dept. and the Village of Homewood Public Works, and Marla Youngblood

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