Sheridan Memorial Day commemorative activities

The Sheridan Veterans Remembrance Committee and Champion Kane Funeral Home humbly request our fellow community members to join us in honoring our fallen heroes for Memorial Day.

Join neighbors, family & friends for our community Memorial Day activities

Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m. \\ Flag placement 
Volunteers needed to ensure stakes and flags are placed at the gravestones of all Veterans in the cemetery.

Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \\ FREE "Brunch & Lunch" 
Family-friendly with bounce house and yard games, presented by Champion Kane Funeral Home. 

Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. \\ 3rd Annual Memorial Day Tribute 
Sheridan Municipal Cemetery Ceremony, presented by Champion Kane Funeral Home. Details below.  

Saturday, May 31 at 9 a.m. \\ Flag Removal 
Volunteers needed to ensure stakes and flags are removed appropriately.

 3rd Annual Memorial Day Tribute 

10:00 AM START
Cannon Salute ~ Fort Phil Kearny Cavalry

Grand Entrance ~ the American Legion’s 7th Cavalry Drum & Bugle Corps Posting of the
Colors ~ American Legion Post 07

National Anthem | Performed ~ SGT Bridger, Wyoming’s Own 67th Army Band

Invocation ~ Pastor Kevin Rizer

Welcome Remarks ~ Daniel Sessions, Manager, Champion Kane Funeral Home

Special Tribute & Last Call Ceremony ~ Chaplain Derek Schultz

Military Honors ~ U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps & U.S. Navy TAPS performed ~ SPC Waring, 67th Army Band

Dove Release ~ Doves of Love

SPECIAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES:
Featuring members of Wyoming’s Own 67th Army Band
Sheridan’s Own Kristy Wragge Dooley
SGT Bridger, and The Cherry Family

Does your Veteran loved one need a Veteran medallion on their headstone?

The VA National Cemetery Administration has a bronze “Veteran” medallion that is available for free to the families of eligible Veterans to affix with a permanent epoxy to private headstones. Details are available at: https://www.cem.va.gov/burial-memorial-benefits/index.asp#Medallions