Remembering the fallen: A few ways to observe Memorial Day in and around Calhoun County

Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for America will be honored in several communities in and around Calhoun County this weekend as the nation observes Memorial Day.

Here are a few opportunities to recognize those who gave their lives in the line of duty:

Augusta

Fort Custer National Cemetery will honor and commemorate service members who gave their lives during a public ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday.

The observance, expected to last approximately one hour, will include a wreath laying ceremony accompanied by speeches, a moment of silence and the playing of taps.

Marshall

Marshall will host its annual Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday.

A memorial service will take place prior to the parade at 9:30 a.m. at the Fountain Circle Veterans Memorial.

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from Brooks Memorial Fountain, traveling east on Michigan Avenue through downtown.

A veteran’s ceremony will follow at Oakridge Cemetery.

Union City

Union City will host its annual Memorial Day Parade at 10:30 a.m. Monday.

The parade will step off from the Union City High School parking lot, 430 St. Joseph St., traveling through downtown and ending at Riverside Cemetery, where a cemetery service will follow.

The procession will pause at the North Broadway Street bridge to allow for a ceremony to honor the Navy and Coast Guard, and to lay a wreath at Veterans Memorial Park. The procession will stop a second time for wreath placement at the Civil War Memorial at the First Congregational Church.

A patriotic bike decorating contest will take place before the parade, with judging from 10 to 10:15 a.m. downtown. Medals will be awarded for first, second and third place in two age divisions: 2-6 and 7-12 years old.

Additionally, the Union City Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire hall, 123 Hammond St. Veterans and kids under five eat free. Breakfast is $4 for kids ages 5-12 and $8 for individuals 13 and older.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page or contact Donna Claar by phone or text at (269) 317-7723 or by email at unioncitymi@gmail.com.

Contact reporter Greyson Steele at gsteele@battlecreekenquirer.com

This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Memorial Day observances slated in and around Calhoun County