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Memorial Day Program Cedar Rapids Speakers and Activities
Army Col. Cyrus R. Shockey will be keynote at 10 30 am Friday memorial day observance at Linwood cemetery Cedar Rapids activities begin 8 am with religious services at Mt Calvary and St Johns cemeteries Participants include 4th degree Knights of Columbus an honor guard VFW and American Legion firing squads services at 8 30 am at George s cemetery Rev Elias Ziton and a composite firing squad Third avenue bridge ceremony at 4 30 am Navy Mothers memorial services assisted by naval reserve firing squad wreaths placed paraded by city parks commissioner parade marshal William E Likens VFW commander master of ceremonies Cemetery program includes invocation by Very Rev J Robert McDonald National Anthem by VFW band General Logan s Order by Mrs John Watson Gettysburg Address by William Dahlem Shockey to speak then second hymn selection VFW Legion firing squad commanded by Kenneth Johnston salute and a roll call for lost servicemen Taps and echoes Closing benediction by Rev John J Thomas Bethel AME unit parade from Memorial building to Linwood cemetery full program conducted