Memorial Day Program

Presentation of the Colors ………………………………...…………………………...……………… Veterans

The Star Spangled Banner ………………………….……… John Stafford Smith and Francis Scott Key

The Pledge of Allegiance ………………………………………...….……. Andrew Ahrens and Noah Koltz

Welcome ……………………………...…………...……….. Jeff Anderson, Commander, American Legion

Marny Skindrud, Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones ……………………………..…..………… arr. Keith Christopher

Performed by the Firehouse Minstrels

Address ……………………………………..……………….…….……...………….…… SGT Marlene Tilsner 

Marlene is also a proud veteran of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, where she served for nine years after enlisting while still in high school. She attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and served with the 107th Maintenance Company in Viroqua and the 229th Engineer Company in Richland Center.Marlene is grateful for the opportunity to have served and is honored to speak at today’s ceremony. 

Marlene Tilsner currently teaches social studies at MHHS and has spent more than 30 years educating students in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Texas. Originally from the Blue River area in southwestern Wisconsin, she now lives just outside of Middleton with her husband and their dogs. Although she will be retiring from teaching at Mount Horeb this year, Marlene has deeply valued her time in the district. Throughout her career, one of her greatest passions has been helping establish and continue Veterans Day assemblies, creating meaningful connections between students and those who have served our country. 

Trail of Tears ……………………………………...….…………………………...……...……….. James Barnes

Performed by the Mt. Horeb High School Band

Armed Forces Salute …………………………………………...….……...……………………… arr. Bill Moffit

The service songs of the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines

Retirement of the Colors ……………………………………………………....…….…………. Local Veterans

At the conclusion of this program, there will be a march to the Mount Horeb

Union Cemetery for the presentation of a wreath, firing of volleys, and taps. Please join them.

They extend a special “thank you” to Jim Schmidt for his military displays in the commons.