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Wisconsin schedules Memorial Day observance

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar invites Wisconsin veterans, family, and friends to join the WDVA and Gov. Tony Evers to honor the fallen by participating in Memorial Day 2020: Wisconsin’s Virtual Commemoration, a state-wide Memorial Day observance.

The Commemoration is available at www.WisVetsMemorialDay2020.com.

“Every citizen across this nation owes a debt to those who, in President Lincoln’s words, ‘gave their last full measure of devotion.’ We will still honor and express our sincerest gratitude to the soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coastguardsmen who died in defense of our nation and our values with a beautiful online ceremony,” said WDVA Secretary Mary Kolar. “Be assured that while we cannot gather, we will honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in a worthy manner.”

In this time of social distancing and safer-at-home, the WDVA is bringing Memorial Day to people in their own home.

The Commemoration includes a virtual ceremony, educational and other resources to help families and individuals engage at home, and tools to encourage public participation and social media interaction.

The Commemoration will culminate on Monday with a virtual Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. followed by the observance of the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. Secretary Kolar will lead the Moment of Remembrance Live on Facebook.

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