Orland Park Remembers The Fallen In Memorial Day Ceremony

ORLAND PARK, IL -- The Village of Orland Park’s Veterans Commission will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the village’s memorial, Ara Pace – Place of Peace, located at the Village Center, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue.

“The village’s ceremonies on Memorial Day and Veterans Day are very moving and we invite everyone to join us,” Mayor Keith Pekau said. “On Memorial Day, we remember those who have died serving our country and we also recognize the veterans and their families whose names have been added to the village’s memorial.”

The names of 15 veterans have been added to Orland Park’s granite wall since the village’s Veterans’ Day Ceremony. Honored veterans who have died will be represented by family members.

Refreshments will be served inside of the Orland Park Civic Center immediately following the ceremony and attendees will be able to view the memorial table with photos of the veterans who have been added.

Frann Carnivele will sing the national anthem. Colors will be presented by members of the Palos-Orland Reber-Tesmond Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2604 and the American Legion Orland Memorial Post #111.

The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the 20 plus members of Orland Park Daisy Girl Scout Troop 65111.

“We’re very happy to honor the 15 veterans whose names have been added to the village’s wall,” Pekau said. “It’s nice to see the vets and their families proudly rise to their feet as everyone applauds their service to our country.”

Other Memorial Day events, Monday May 28:

• Catholic Cemeteries Remember The Brave With Memorial Day Masses
• Beverly/Mt. Greenwood/Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade
• Your 2018 Ridge Run/Memorial Day Parade Survival Guide

~ Submitted by Village of Orland Park