Memorial Day Kicked Off America 250th Celebrations in Tribute to Military Veterans
Dow City Veterans Memorial Wall dedicated to honor local heroes
Members of the Dow City American Legion marked the start of America 250th celebration at the Dow City Memorial Day service on May 25 with the dedication of an historic Memorial Wall at the Dow City Cemetery.
"As we reflect on our nation's great history, this semi quincentennial year, it is fitting and appropriate that we pause to show our gratitude and respect for the men and women who have served in uniform," said Doyle Siglin, Commander of American Legion Post # 444. "Our veterans are an important part of the American story. With this Memorial Wall, we seek to honor their service and to forever remember their contributions to the cause of freedom."
The new Memorial Wall features hundreds of individual commemorative plaques, each bearing the name and branch of service and if pertinent the theatre of war for every military veteran from the Civil War to today. The Memorial Wall prominently reads
Numerous Veterans call this cemetery their final resting place, as it has the second highest number of veterans in Crawford County.
In addition to the dedication, the morning ceremonies led by Doyle Siglin including the presentation of patriotic songs by Addie Wood and Madilyn Nelson, emotional readings by Dane Mueller, and Daxton Sharp, a powerful and inspiring speech by Carolyn Starkweather, opening and closing prayers by Rollie Roberts, the 21-gun salute and Taps.
“All Gave Some-Some Gave All.”
