Oak Lawn 2016 Memorial Day Observances

Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ is hosting a Memorial Day service of remembrance for veterans who have died during the past year, as well as military members who’ve laid down their lives in service to our country.

The service starts at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30 and lasts about 30 minutes. The service features special music by the Oak Lawn Village Singers and Friends and a reading of names of members of Johnson Phelps VFW Post, the Johnson Phelps VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Green Oaks American Legion Post 757. The deceased will then be honored with Taps. Pastor Peggy McClanahan will offer brief remarks.

Pilgrim Faith is located at 5411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn.

Immediately following, between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.,, Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the Oak Lawn Veterans Memorial, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. (95th Street @ Raymond Avenue. The ceremony includes remarks by local elected officials, laying of wreaths by various veterans groups, the playing of Taps and a 21-gun salute.

Congressman Dan Lipinski is also expected to speak at the ceremony.

The ladies and gentlemen of Johnson-Phelps offer the perfect opportunity to take a few moments out of your day to remember those who served our country.

In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the VFW Post at 9514 S 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn.

Everyone is invited to the post for coffee after the ceremony.

Other area Memorial Day Events:

• Catholic Cemeteries Mark Memorial Day With Field Masses, May 30
• Archbishop Cupich to Bless 'Heroic' Statue of St. Pope John Paul II, May 30
• Beverly Hills, Mt. Greenwood, Morgan park 2016 Ridge Run, May 30
• Beverly Hills, Mt. Greenwood, Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade, May 30
• Second Annual Blue Ribbon Walk for First Responders, May 28