Memorial Day Service in Kewanee on May  25, 2026, at 10 AM at Veterans Park

Kewanee will honor its fallen heroes with a Memorial Day Service, organized by the Kewanee Veterans Council, on May 25 at 10:00 AM in Veterans Park. The event, hosted by Jerry Thompson, features the Kewanee High School Band under Alex Binek, along with addresses from Mayor Gary Moore and guest speaker Adam Cernovich. Veterans and dignitaries will be introduced, and the ceremony will include a POW-MIA service, the laying of wreaths, and a tribute to those lost in service. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Flemish American Club on North Burr Boulevard.

Memorial Day Service
Presented by the Kewanee Veterans Council
Date: May 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Veterans Park
Rain Location: Flemish American Club (313 N. Burr Blvd.)

Order of Service:

Opening Ceremonies
Musical Selection: Kewanee High School Band (Directed by Alex Binek)
Mass Colors: Service Organizations
Master of Ceremonies: Jerry Thompson
Opening Prayer: Lou VanDeVoorde
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by All
Musical Selection: Kewanee High School Band
Honors & Dignitaries
POW-MIA Service: Ted Canellos
Address: Mayor Gary Moore (with City Council members Adam Cernovich, Mike Komnick, Tyrone Baker, and Chris Colomer)
Guest Speaker: Adam Cernovich
Veterans Organizations Introduction:
American Legion Post 31: Ted Canellos
VFW Post #8078: Rob Cade
K.V.C. President: Glenn Morey
Service Officer: Jerry Thompson
VFW Auxiliary President: Linda Jacobs
Poppy Representatives:
Poppy Boy Post 31: Nate DeSchepper
Poppy Girl Post 31: Mable Ann Maino
Poppy Boy VFW Post 8078: Bryant Robinson
Poppy Boy VFW Post 8078: Audrey Costenson
Musical Selection: Kewanee High School Band
Memorial Tributes
Laying of the Wreaths: Glenn Morey and Mayor Gary Moore
Reading of Names: Passed Veterans Remembrance
Musical Selection: Kewanee High School Band
Benediction: Closing Prayer
Closing Remarks: Final Ceremony Words
Final Salute: Firing Squad and Taps (Taps performed by John Blake)