St. Paul Reporter

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today ahead of Monday's observance of Memorial Day:

“On the last Monday in May, we reflect on the stories and sacrifices of the fallen heroes who have lost their lives defending our nation at home and abroad throughout our nation’s history. As we gather in our communities all across America to pay tribute, I invite everyone to join me in taking a moment to reflect and offer our thanks to all those who gave the last true measure of devotion in service to our nation. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude for the bravery and courage of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians—and their families—who have sacrificed so much in the name of protecting our country and the ideals for which it stands. Today and every day, let's recommit to doing our part to uphold our American values of freedom, democracy, and opportunity, so that the sacrifice of our fallen heroes will not have been made in vain.”

On Monday, May 29, 2023, Congresswoman McCollum will attend the National Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

A note from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): VA's National Cemetery Administration invites Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors—as well as members of the public—to attend these solemn wreath-laying ceremonies, which will take place throughout Memorial Day weekend. A commemoration ceremony open to the public will take place on Monday, May 29 at 10am CT at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. A complete list of Memorial Day events can be found here.

Memorial Day Events in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District:

Mahtomedi

Event: 2023 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

Time: 9am Parade; 9:30am CeremonyLocation: Staging at the Fire Station and then going down Stillwater Road (CSAH 12), from East Avenue to Veterans Memorial Park  Details: Pancake breakfast at Fire Station to follow

North St. Paul

Event: Memorial Day CommemorationsT

ime and Location:9am, St. Mary's Cemetery10am, Lakeview Cemetery11am, Evergreen Cemetery12pm, Veterans Park

Stillwater

Event: Honoring the St. Croix Valley Area Casualties of War

Time: 11:30amLocation: Veterans Memorial of Stillwater

Details: The ceremony will include music by the Croix Chordsmen and Stillwater Area High School band. A flag raising and flyover by the T-6 Thunder Flight Team. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. There will be limited seating available.

Woodbury

Event: Memorial Day Ceremony

Time: 11amLocation: Woodbury Veterans Memorial on the City Hall campus

Details: Mayor Anne Burt will present the welcoming remarks. Retired four-star U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, a St. Paul native who oversaw the U.S. war on terrorism in the Middle East, will give the Memorial Day address. Bagpipe player Lynn Ista will join color guards from the Woodbury High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, the Patriotic Heritage Allegiant Honor Guard, Woodbury Boy Scout Troop 559 and veterans of former South Vietnam in leading the Woodbury American Legion/VFW Rifle Squad to the Veterans Memorial.

White Bear Lake

Event: Parade

Time: 9:30amLocation: City Hall (to Union Cemetery)

Event: Memorial Service

Time: 10amLocation: Union Cemetery

Event: Lost at Sea Memorial Service

Time: 2pmLocation: Veterans Park, Next to FVW Post 1782

Marine on Saint Croix

Event: Memorial Day program, picnic to followTime: 12pm-3pmLocation: Veterans Campground, 11300 180th St N, Marine on St Croix, MNDetails: Flyover will take place at 12:15. All are invited. 

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