For George W. Goetz Post No. 372 Commander Arnie Johnsrud, the Sunday before Memorial Day has always been reserved for those who came before him.
George W. Goetz American Legion Post No. 372 will once again visit 23 Door County cemeteries to conduct Memorial Day ceremonies honoring veterans who have passed away, beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday at the Forestville Town Hall.
The ceremonies typically last only a few minutes, but Johnsrud said they mean the world to families and to those being honored, especially veterans who have died within the past 10 years.
It is a tradition Johnsrud has been part of since attending as a young boy, and one he continues today as a member of the color and rifle squads.
Johnsrud invites the public to attend the ceremonies Sunday, one day before Memorial Day observances are held in Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay and Washington Island. The cemetery visitation schedule can be found below.
SCHEDULE
Namur (Pit Road).............................. 7:15 (Split Squad)
Forestville Town (Maplewood)......... 7:20 (Split Squad)
Miesere.............................................. 7:35 (Split Squad)
BrockHausen...................................... 7:40 (Split Squad)
Brussels............................................. 7:45
Brown................................................ 7:55 (Split Squad)
Kolberg............................................... 8:05
White Star....................................... 8:30
Precious Blood................................. 8:40
St. Joe Catholic (Fox Ln.)................. 8.50
Stevenson.......................................... 9:00
Geises................................................ 9:10
Break ................................................. (9:20-9:45)
Maplewood.................................................. 9:55
Carnot.......................................................... 10:10
Clay Banks Town.......................................... 10:25
Vignes.......................................................... 10:35
Mount Olive................................................. 10:45
Shiloh Moravian.......................................... 10:55
Schumacher................................................. 11:05
Hainesville................................................... 11:15
Salem-Schulties........................................... 11:35
Forestville.................................................... 11:50
Old Catholic (Between Maplewood & Forestville) 12:10
Forestvill Town Hall.....................................12:30
