River Falls American Legion Post 121 will be providing Memorial Day 2022 observances at several area cemeteries and at the Veterans Memorial in River Falls. The schedule is as follows:
Presentation of Colors and Taps at local cemeteries:
- Kinnickinnic, 7 a.m.
- Mann Valley, 7:30 a.m.
- Glass Valley, 8 a.m.
- Cherma, 8:20 a.m.
- St. Bridget’s, 8:45 a.m.
A full program including the Post Honor Guard, music and tributes to deceased veterans will take place at the Veteran’s Memorial, located at Greenwood Cemetery on East Division St. in River Falls, starting at 10 a.m. John Chapman of River Falls, who died on January 8, 1968, in Viet Nam will be honored through a special “re-enactment” presentation. Following the ceremony, the public is invited to lunch at the American Legion, 701 N. Main St., compliments of the Post 121 Auxiliary.