WAUPUN — The 2026 Waupun Memorial Day Ceremony put on by the Memorial Day Parade Committee, Waupun American Legion, and Waupun VFW.
The ceremony began after the parade at about 9:45AM at the Veterans Memorial in Shaler Park.
Watch here:
Video Timestamps:
0:00 — Welcome by Frank Mesa and Bob Patrouille
2:40 — Master of Ceremony, Command-Segeant Major Retired Frank Patrouille
3:49 — Posting of the Colors and National Anthem performed by Waupun Sr./Jr. High School Band
7:06 — Pledge of Allegiance by Poppy Princess Maggie Bishop
7:49 — Prayer by Pastor Barry Lang, First Reformed Church of Wapun
9:25 — Naming of the year’s deceased veterans
15:58 — Placement of flowers, wreath, and rifle
22:06 — Reading of “This Old Flag” by Kevin Winter
26:06 — Veteran of the Year Awards, Gordy Port and Sally Jo Fund (accepted on her behalf by sister Sandra Champion)
33:02 — Performance of “America” by Waupun Sr. High School Band
35:02 — Remarks from Mayor of Waupun Rohn Bishop
41:12 — Honor Squad, followed by “Taps” performed by Michelle Nagel
44:49 — Songs of the Six Military Branches performed by Waupun Sr./Jr. High School Band
49:23 — Remarks from Col. Retired Jessica Sullivan
56:53 — “God Bless the U.S.A.” performed by Norman Jansma
1:00:34 — Remarks from Frank Mesa on Memorial Wall
1:02:43 — Closing Remarks by Bob Patrouille and Frank Mesa
1:07:58 — Closing Prayer from Barry Lang
1:08:41 — Retirement of the Colors and Closing
Recorded May 25, 2026.
