The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-06-05
Thousands Take Part in
Annual Memorial Day
Service Here Friday.
PLEA FOR PATRIOTISM
Rev. Czerwinski Pleads Spirit
of Real Patriotism Will
Continue to Prevail.

Kenosha's streets resounded to the
tread of martial feet again on FRIDAY
when veterans of three wars, aided by
thousands of other Kenoshans, PAID
tribute to the soldier and the sailor
dead and at the same time remembered
those who also heard their nations call
in time of peril and who are still num-
bered among the living, when one OF
the most impressive Memorial day
services in the history of Kenosha was
staged in observance of the day OF
memories.
Almost the entire day was given over
to the fitting observance OF the day,
the ceremony which was staged in the
morning at Library park, in charge OF
the Grand Army of the Republic with
the veterans of other wars assisting,
being followed by the strewing of flow
ers and placing of flags on the graves
of the veterans of every war In the
various cemeteries in Kenosha and Ke-
nosha county.
Parade Is Impressive One.
Promptly at nine o'clock, the hour
set, the annual Memorial day parade
started from Market square. In the
line were veterans Of three wars pay
ing tribute to their comrades who have
passed on to the eternal camping
ground.
Faltering in step but with the same
spirit that they displayed in 81 was
little band of 20 gray-haired Civil war
veterans, their ranks having slowly
been thinned by death, most of their
comrades being now in the ranks of
the departed. Close behind them were
group of Spanish-American war vet
Grams, representing another generation
that heard and answered the call Of
the nation.
Then behind these were veterans OF
the World war, scores of them in the
khaki which they wore at camps, at
home or in the battlefields across the
seas, few of the boys who were in
the navy in their blue and white, and
others in civilian garb. Heading the
veterans of the World war, most of
which were members of the Kenosha
post of the American Legion, was the
Legion band, giving brilliant hue to
the parade in their scarlet and blue
suits.
Troopers Head the Column.
Leading the column was platoon
of troopers of Troop E, representing
those ready yet to go Immediately to
the aid of their country. In line were
representatives of various patriotic or
CARNATIONS, the Woman's Relief corps,
the Daughters of the G. A. r., the La
dies of the G. A. R., Sons of Veterans,
all bearing banners and wreaths in
honor of the heroic dead. In line also
were the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
who represented those who were ready
to follow in the steps of the heroes Of
the past.
Music for the occasion was fittingly
furnished by the Since band and by
the American Legion band.
The memorial march lead as in the
past around Library park. where the
procession halted while wreaths were
placed on the monument of Lincoln
and the Soldiers monument. Around
the park were hundreds of school chill
dren gathered to pay respect to the
honored dead. TIE procession led to
the greensward south of the library
where the ceremonies were staged with
Theodore w. Boyington, commander
of the Fred S. Lowell post of the G. A.
r. in charge.
Pleads for United America.
The address of the day was delivered
by the Rev. FIR. F. R. Czerwinski, pas
tor of the St. Casimir church, who, In a
most eloquent appeal, urged that the
ideals of the past should not be for
gotten, and America should stand for
united nation. His address follows:
envy dear fellow Americans:
GAS we look today at that most won
derful of all fags-the Stars and
Stripes-we notice that it flies at half
mast. Why is it not at the very top :?
Why it is not flying triumphantly at
the highest point of the pole? All!
it's a memorial signal-it's a tribute
of reverence. The flag that bows to
no flag on earth, bows in reverentlal
pose to the memory of her valiant and
deserving sons and daughters.
"Under the flag Of our beloved coun-
try, stirring our hearts and minds to
renewed sentiments of patriotism, we
gather today reverentially to express
our loyal remembrance of the heroic
dead and to offer our heartfelt prayers
for their everlasting glory.
"Our country, ever mindful of the
ser, ce and sacrifice of her brave sons
and. daughters, sets this day apart as
time to honor them, whose lives were
so courageously and so generously Civ
en- for the safety and continuance of
this Republic.
Bereaved Death of Nation.
an this immense gathering and
throughout this free land there are
many hearts still mourning for those
lost ones, who we're the hope and stay
of their families, the true companions
and friends of lifetime, the promise
of prudent citizenship and the COM
rades-in- arms of those who survived
the battle and the camp-and who to-
day are the living witnesses Of the
valor and devotion of those heroes
whose sacrifice calls forth our praise
ard gratitude. With earnestness and
faith they went forth bravely, but on
the very field of conflict and amidst
the trials of camp life and out on the
oceans perilous expanse were called
away from this worlds interest and
from its victories. With clear sight
and calm courage they looked into the
open grave. And this was done in the
name of duty and in response to the
persuasive, impelling influence of that
magic word, Patriotism
"What bewitching fervor does pa