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Memorial Day events

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  • 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  The events below represent a random list of area Memorial Day observances. Check your local hometown newspaper or city Web site for additional information about Memorial Day ceremonies in your neighborhood.

Scott VFW Post 4183 Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 9 a.m. Keynote address by Tech. Sgt. Larry Thomas, 126th Air Refueling Wing

Troy Memorial Day Ceremony - May 27 at 1 p.m. at Tri-Township Park, Troy, Ill. Keynote address by retired Maj. Jodie L. A. Johnson-Micks

Swansea Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 10 a.m. at Mel Price Park, Swansea, Ill. Keynote address by Capt Douglas Jeffrey, Air Mobility Command.

Freeburg Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 9 a.m.at Freeburg Village Park, Freeburg, Ill. Keynote address by Capt. John Forbes, Air Mobility Command.

Belleville Memorial Day Parade - May 28 at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Belleville, Ill.

Belleville Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 11:15 a.m. at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Keynote address by Capt. Clayton Baker, Air Mobility Command. Scott Color Guard scheduled to participate.

O'Fallon Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Monument, O'Fallon, Ill. Scott Color Guard scheduled to participate.

Hecker Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Cemetery, Hecker, Ill. U.S. Transportation Command Joint Service Color Guard scheduled to participate. In the event of inclement weather, event will be moved indoors to the Hecker Commercial Club.

Alton Memorial Day Parade - May 28 at 10 a.m. begins at College and Washington Avenues, Alton, Ill.

Jefferson Barracks Memorial Day Service - May 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.

St. Charles Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 1 p.m. at the historic St. Charles Courthouse, St. Charles, Mo.

Tower Grove Park Memorial Day Concert - May 28 at 3 p.m. with music by Compton Heights Concert Band

Fenton Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 10 a.m. at Fenton City Park, Fenton, Mo. Keynote address by Missouri Veterans Commission Chairman Mr. John Comerford

Salute to Veterans Corporation, 2012 Memorial Day Weekend Celebration - May 23-28 for the full schedule of events go to www.salute.org. Air show is on May 26-27 at Columbia Regional Airport, Columbia, Mo with gates opening at 9:30 a.m. Salute to Veterans Parade is on May 28 at 9:55 a.m. in downtown, Columbia, Mo.