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WAKEENEY–The Kansas Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney, 403 S. 13th St., will host its 12th annual Memorial Day Service Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m.

Guest speaker is Amanda Legleiter of the American Legion Riders who will talk about patriotism and “What Do We Do?”

The ceremony will feature VFW Post 3449 and the Kansas National Guard (Color and Honor Guard), Cavalry Re-enactment Troop (under the direction of Jake Bauer), American Legion Riders, Kregg Howell (National Anthem), Travis Phillips (Taps), Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter Chorus (directed by Bill Scott and Don Urban), Larry Henderson (sound system, poem and musical selection), Kregg Howell and Travis Phillips (Echo Taps), Rev. Randy Gibbs (bagpipes), U.S. Army Veteran Sgt. Chris Goble (Roll Call), Yvonne and Will DeWitt (photographers), VFW Auxiliary Post 3449 (Linda Pfeifer and Ruth Critser), and Father Charlie Steier, Christ the King Church.

The cemetery north gates will be open for additional parking in Phase II behind the shelter. Handicapped parking available near the shelter area.

Seating is limited. Lawn chairs are welcome.

Donuts and coffee will be available in the Administrative Office prior to service.

All are invited to attend.