Byron WI, May 6, 2024- Town of Byron veterans were honored at the annual Memorial Day tribute on May 27, 2024, at the Byron Town Hall and Veterans Memorial. The program included an open house featuring military and historical exhibits, and a keynote address by Eleanor Rhodes on the significance of Memorial Day from a young person’s perspective. Ms. Rhodes, a Lomira High School student, is the 2024 second runner-up in the American Legion State Oratorical contest. American Legion Post #347 of Lomira and VFW Post 8092 of Oakfield will conduct a color guard/rifle squad salute and a roll call of the 112 veterans laid to rest at Bethel, Byron, and St. John’s cemeteries in the Town of Byron. The Town of Byron Veterans Memorial was dedicated on May 30, 2005 to honor the men and women from the Town of Byron who served our country in war and peace. The Veterans Memorial Committee continues its research for names of veterans who lived or are laid to rest in the Town of Byron. For additional information, contact Tom Kelroy, chair of the Town of Byron Veterans Memorial Committee (920-539-7710) or byronhistorical@att.net . The Town of Byron Veterans Memorial Committee and the Byron Historical Society are co-sponsors of the event. The Byron Town Hall and Veterans Memorial is located at N3097 Highway 175 in Byron.
