River Falls Legion announces Veterans Day activities

Posted 11/1/22

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls American Legion Honor Guard’s 2022 Veterans Day activities include visits to seven schools, a flag raising ceremony at a local business, and delivery of fruit …

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River Falls Legion announces Veterans Day activities

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RIVER FALLS – The River Falls American Legion Honor Guard’s 2022 Veterans Day activities include visits to seven schools, a flag raising ceremony at a local business, and delivery of fruit baskets to home-bound veterans and those living in senior facilities.

Friday, Nov. 11, school visits include River Falls High School, 8:30 a.m.; Greenwood Elementary, 9 a.m.; St. Bridget’s, 9:30 a.m.; Rocky Branch Elementary, 10 a.m.; Montessori, 10:30 a.m.; Westside Elementary, 11 a.m. Activities include presentation of Colors and Rifle Salutes, as well as comments by River Falls Post 121 Commander Melissa “Missy” Hildebrandt.

At 11:30 a.m., the Honor Guard will conduct a special Flag Raising Ceremony at Tattersall Distillery, located on the former Shopko site (1777 Paulson Road), and at 1 p.m. the Honor Guard will participate in a special Veterans Day program conducted by students at Meyer Middle School. All veterans and the public are invited to attend. Delivery of fruit baskets will take place following the above events.

Submitted by River Falls American Legion