Wilton Memorial Day service May 31

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The Wilton American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will host Memorial Day services in Wilton’s Oakdale Cemetery Monday, May 31.

Services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Master of Ceremonies will be Roger Bender, Legion Post 584 Commander. The flag will be raised at the soldier’s monument, the National Anthem will be sung, and an invocation will be given by Pastor Kerry Jennings of Newcomb Presbyterian Church.

Area Scouts will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and several speakers will be featured, plus the reading of the recent deceased service members. The benediction will be given by Pastor Jennifer Jennings of the Wilton Presbyterian Church.

Legion members will host a salute at the soldier’s monument, then Taps will be played, followed by the lowering of the flag.

In case of rain, there will be no services.

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