Lake Forest American Legion Post Seeks Memorial Day Volunteers

LAKE FOREST, IL — Veterans from American Legion Post 264 in Lake Forest asked for help from local volunteers during Memorial Day weekend. The Post announced it needs assistance decorating the graves of veterans at local cemeteries between May 24 and May 28.

Volunteers ranging in age from Scouts to senior citizens were encouraged to take part in the weekend's events. According to a statement from Post 264, getting maximum attendance at this year's Memorial Day Ceremony and support placing flags in cemeteries is "especially meaningful this year as the Post observes its 100th year supporting veterans and our local community."

Volunteers and Legion members will post American flags around downtown Lake Forest and in the city's west side business areas on the morning of Memorial Day on May 27. Anyone looking to help was asked to arrive at Market Square at 6 a.m. for posting of the flags and at 4 p.m. to collect the holiday flags.

At 11 a.m., the post will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony in Market Square, honoring those that have died during military service for the United States. A senior U.S. Navy officer from Naval Station Great Lakes will be the main speaker, and the Lake Forest High School band, local Scouts and members of American Legion Post 264 will take part.

After the ceremony, the Post's Color Guard and Rifle Squad will hold military honors at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lake Forest Cemetery and St. Patrick's Cemetery in that order.

Post 264 announced it would be deeply appreciative of anyone who would be able to provide help for an hour or two during specified times.

Flags will be placed at Fort Sheridan Cemetery at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24 and at Lake Forest and St. Mary's cemeteries at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 25.

Assistance from volunteers is critical to retrieving the flags from all three cemeteries starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to a statement from the Post.

via American Legion McKlinlock Post 264