In tribute to veterans — living and deceased — Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas will host special ceremonies on Nov. 11 at two locations. The Veterans Day observances are scheduled at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Topeka and at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa.
Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka
At Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located at 801 S.W. Westchester Rd., Topeka, the American Legion Band will perform a prelude of patriotic music, starting at 10:30 a.m. The program will begin at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Mausoleum Chapel with a welcome by Sharon Vallejo, president of Catholic Cemeteries. Father Anthony Ouellette, pastor of Christ the King Parish in Topeka, will offer the invocation. The presentation of colors by the Topeka Police Department Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums Band will follow. Sergeant Jayme Green, Topeka Police Department, will sing the national anthem followed by anthems honoring the five branches of the Armed Forces performed by the American Legion Band.
A guest speaker will make special remarks. The observance will close with attendees invited to join in a prayer for veterans.
Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa
Starting at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Rd., Lenexa, patriotic music by the American Legion Band will precede the program. The 11 a.m. program in Prince of Peace Mausoleum Chapel will begin with a welcome by Bryan Alonzo, director of operations and sales at Catholic Cemeteries. Father Anthony Williams, U.S. Air Force veteran (chaplain captain), will offer the invocation. The Lenexa Police Department Honor Guard will present the colors. Victoria Irvin, civilian employee of the Lenexa Police Department, will sing the national anthem. The band will perform the “Service Songs of the Armed Forces” representing the different branches of the military.
A guest speaker will make special remarks. The observance will close with attendees invited to join in a prayer for veterans followed by the honor guard playing taps.
