Music, Remembrances Honor Vets in Tosa Events

There's always plenty to do on Memorial Day, especially if the weather is fair for picnics, gardening, golf and the opening of swimming pool season.

But Memorial Day isn't just a day off. It was founded as a day of remembrance for those who did not come home from the Civil War and has since come to honor all who have died in service to the nation.

For those who wish to take a little time Maonday to pay their respects to the fallen, several events in Wauwatosa will afford you the chance.

A remembrance program at 9:45 a.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park, 10700 W. Capitol Drive, will feature music by military chaplain Col. Timothy M. Samorajski and a keynote speech by 21-year Army veteran James A. Duff, acting director of veterans services for Milwaukee County. The ceremony will also include the playing of "Taps," and flags will be flown throughout the cemetery.

Wauwatosa's civic observance will be at 10 a.m. at Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W. North Ave., and will feature music by the Wauwatosa Community Band. The speaker will be the Rev. Ray Stubbe, a Bronze Star Recipient for Valor in the Vietnam War.

In the afternoon, Milwaukee County Zoo will host the Knightwind Ensemble’s Memorial Day tribute concert at 1 p.m. in the Peck Welcome Center auditorium, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road.