Plummer Park was the setting for the annual Plummer Memorial Day services. Plummer Legion Commander David Eskeli presided over the program.

Alice Hofstad
Plummer Park was the setting for the annual Plummer Memorial Day services. Plummer Legion Commander David Eskeli presided over the program.

Alice Hofstad
Clarence Gagner spoke of responsibility, honor and service in his Memorial Day address at Plummer.

Alice Jobe tosses the wreath into the river in tribute to those who died at sea. The memorial service at the Plummer bridge concluded the Memorial Day services in Plummer.

Alice Hofsatd
Alice Jobe tosses the wreath into the river in tribute to those who died at sea. The memorial service at the Plummer bridge concluded the Memorial Day services in Plummer.

Legion Post 623 retired the colors at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Plummer bridge. Pictured are Color Guard members Roger Skjerven, Barry Rewertz, Billy Peterson, Jeff Engesether, Honor guard commander Charles Simpson, and rifle squad members David Eskeli, Steve Eskeli, Charles Gagner, and Melvin Hesse.

Alice Hofstad
Legion Post 623 retired the colors at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Plummer bridge. Pictured are Color Guard members Roger Skjerven, Barry Rewertz, Billy Peterson, Jeff Engesether, Honor guard commander Charles Simpson, and rifle squad members David Eskeli, Steve Eskeli, Charles Gagner, and Melvin Hesse.

2015 Memorial Day Plummer

Thu, 06/04/2015 - 12:36pm admin

By:

Alice Hofstad

Plummer American Legion & Auxiliary held the annual Memorial Day Service at the Plummer City Park on Monday, May 25th. For the first time in several years no train passed through while the program was being held! The program began with Linda Olson playing the music for the processional and advance of the colors by the Plummer Legion Honor Guard commanded by Charles Simpson. Plummer Legion Commander David Eskeli presided over the program. Eskeli and Alice Jobe from the Auxiliary placed the wreaths in front of the podium in a tribute to the dead from all our wars. After the audience said the pledge of allegiance and sang the Star Spangled Banner, Plummer American Legion Chaplain Les Hofstad gave the invocation.
Commander Eskeli introduced Clarence Gagner as the speaker for this year’s Memorial Day service. Mr. Gagner spoke of responsibility, honor, and service. He gave several examples of people who gave service to our country in the military and in civilian jobs. Among those mentioned were Ernest Spong who gave his life for his country in the Viet Nam War. Memorial Day is all about honoring the veterans who have served. Are we ready to serve God, country and those we love? Gagner also mentioned Lori Skjerven, who provides service to her state as Chief Justice of the Minnesota State Supreme Court, and who daily faces challenges in the decisions she must make. Many have given so that we can enjoy the freedom of this country.
Following the guest speaker, Chaplain Hofstad and Alice Jobe read the list of deceased. The program closed with a benediction by Hofstad, Salute to the Colors, taps played by Matt Schmitz and the retirement of the colors.
The program moved to the river bridge where Chaplain Hofstad read a Memorial Service Prayer for those who lost their lives at sea. After Alice Jobe tossed the memorial wreath into river, the rifle squad fired a salute. The program then concluded with everyone invited to Legion Post 623 to share in a lunch of BBQ’s, macaroni salad, chips, and brownies.
Photos and story submitted by Alice Hofstad

2015 Memorial Day Plummer

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