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On Veterans Day, the Hales Corners community gathered to pay tribute to the men and women who have served our nation. The annual ceremony took place at the Veterans Memorial in Hales Corners Park, where residents, veterans, and local organizations came together in gratitude and remembrance. This year’s event included a special appearance by the…
Continue ReadingThis Veterans Day, let us honor our heroes — and the Sir Knights who continue their legacy of service to God and Country. As we observe Veterans Day tomorrow, we give thanks for the brave men and women who have served our nation — and for our brother Sir Knights who continue to serve in…
Continue ReadingOn behalf of the Veterans Memorial Committee, the American Legion Post #299 in Hales Corners, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post # 10394 for Hales Corners and Franklin, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to invite you to our fourteenth Veterans Day ceremony in Hales Corners Park on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 11:00 am.…
Continue ReadingThe 14th Memorial Day Ceremony, a poignant tribute to the nation’s valiant service members, underscores the significance of unity and gratitude in fostering progress. Organized by the Hales Corners American Legion Post 299, Hales Corners Franklin VFW Post 10394, and the Veterans Memorial Committee, this observance of service and sacrifice exemplifies the essence of communal…
Continue ReadingHonor a Veteran with an Engraved Brick at the Hales Corners Park Veterans Memorial Now is the perfect time to start thinking about the beginning of summer and honoring our veterans on Memorial Day. The Veterans Memorial Committee will install a new order of bricks at the Veterans Memorial in Hales Corners Park by Monday,…
Continue ReadingThe Memorial Day ceremony in Hales Corners Park at the Veterans Memorial went perfectly this morning as did the flag retirement did later at the VFW in Franklin with Boy Scout Troop 531 heading this effort. Approximately 50 folks showed up at both events and I’m grateful to the Veterans for allowing me to give…
Continue ReadingThe Veterans Memorial Committee, Hales Corners American Legion Post #299, and Hales Corners Franklin VFW Post # 10394 had a beautiful Memorial Day ceremony in sunny Hales Corners Park this morning. The American flag, which has flown at the Veterans Memorial since Veterans Day 2022, was presented to Caleb Meyer, veteran of Afghanistan and a…
Continue ReadingSeveral of us met this morning from the Knights of Columbus and the Veterans Memorial Committee to put American flags down at the graves of veterans in the cemetery at St. Mary Catholic Faith Community and at the cemetery at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Hales Corners.
Continue ReadingAfter attending 7:30 am mass at St. Mary Catholic Faith Community this morning, I joined my friends James Helminski, United States Navy, Former Commander American Legion Post # 299, Hales Corners, Andy Hushek, United States Navy, Commander, American Legion Post #299 and VFW # 10394, Hales Corners, Franklin and Ken Ceranski, American Legion Post #299…
Continue ReadingThe Veterans Memorial Committee held our seventh Memorial Day ceremony earlier today since we dedicated the Veterans Memorial in Hales Corners Park in 2012. Also, I experienced an awesome surprise today when Paul Gregory, Navy veteran and his wife Beth showed up for the ceremony today. Several years ago I had invited Paul to check…
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