WAYZATA — The Wayzata American Legion Post 118 will once again lead the community in honoring fallen service members this Memorial Day with a series of solemn and patriotic ceremonies across Wayzata and surrounding areas.
According to the Legion’s published schedule, observances will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Parkers Lake Cemetery in Plymouth. From there, the post will continue its traditional circuit of ceremonies at area cemeteries.
A full schedule of Memorial Day stops includes:
- 8:30 a.m. – Parkers Lake Cemetery in Plymouth
- 9:15 a.m. – Greenlawn Cemetary in Wayzata
- 9:45 a.m. – Old Wayzata Cemetery in Wayzata
- 10:30 a.m. – Summit Hill Cemetery* in Wayzata
- 11:30 a.m. – Herritage Park* in Wayzata
- 11:45 a.m. – Wayzata American Legion – Lunch Buffet
Each stop typically includes the presentation of colors, the playing of Taps, and a brief tribute to honor the memory of those who gave their lives in service to the nation. Members of the Legion’s Honor Guard and community volunteers often participate, reinforcing the longstanding local tradition of reverence and remembrance.
At Summit Park Cemetery and Heritage Park, the ceremonies will include the reading of names of deceased Legion members and remarks from guest speaker Mayor Andrew Mullin.
Founded after World War I, Wayzata’s Legion Post 118 has served as a civic anchor for generations. Its Memorial Day route is not only a military ritual but also a deeply local act of continuity, connecting neighborhoods and generations through the shared act of remembering.
Residents are encouraged to attend any of the Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the morning or join the community at the Wayzata American Legion for the final tribute. A light buffet lunch will be served at the Legion following the concluding ceremony, with a free-will offering accepted.
Wayzata American Legion Post 118 is led by Commander Jerry Ostrov, who will oversee this year’s Memorial Day observances.
