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Memorial Day Ceremony 2018

The 2018 Highland Park Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 28 at 11 AM in the Highland Park High School Auditorium, 433 Vine Avenue. Mayor Nancy Rotering and other special guests will speak and remember the courageous soldiers, including Highland Park residents, who gave their lives for their country.

This year’s Heroes Among Us Honoree is Greg Detlie, U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and current Commander of the Highland Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Representatives from the American Legion Post #145, VFW Post #4737 and Jewish War Veterans #29 will also be present to salute comrades who have passed. The Highland Park High School Band will perform patriotic music during the event. For more information, contact the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000.