Highland Pride Memorial Day Cemetery Serivce
Schedule of Events
9:30am - Hospitality Table
Hospitality Table Highland Pride
Registration Table Don Utz
10:00am - Memorial Service and Program
Welcome Terry Gibson, Emcee
Flag Raising American Legion
“The Star Spangled Banner”
Prayer Pastor Jerry Petering
Recognition of Veterans Terry Gibson
Address MJR Chuck Leivan
Poem: Freedom Isn’t Free Terry Gibson
Placing the Wreath on the Unknown Soldier’s Grave
Rev. Jerry Petering
Gun Salute American Legion Color Guard
“Taps” Morris Watkins
God Bless America sung by the audience
Sponsored by Highland Pride Organization and the Highland Cemetery Association.
Doughnuts donated by Casey’s.
If inclement weather, service will be in Doniphan West High School. Please bring a lawn chair.
11:00am - 2:00pm - St. Martha's AME Church will be open to the public
Come see the church and find out more information about the restoration plans. The Highland Historical Society has been awarded two grants to be used in restoring the church.
11:30am - 1:30pm - Fundraiser Lunch - Doniphan West High School
Free Will Donation - All proceeds to benefit the Highland Historical Society
Items served for lunch will be from the Heritage Family Cookbook - Cookbook will be on sale for $10.00.
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Wynkoop (Mary Wickstrom) House will be open to Public - Donations welcome
Come help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Wynkoop Home. Donations accetpted will support the Highland Historical Society.
Welcome...
Nestled in the Northeastern corner of Kansas, Highland is a small community with a big heart. With Education at a utmost importance, Highland community college gives many opportunities to community personnel and many others. Being the “oldest college in Kansas,” Highland Community College gives a solid base to individuals wanting to further their education. If adventure is your call, then Highland can give you that too. Fishing, hunting and boating can all be done within a 5 mile radius from town. Come visit Highland where Learning to live is living to learn!
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