On May 28, 2018 Memorial Day service at the Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza. The event was hosted by the Eagan Beyond the Yellow Ribbon committee. The Colors were posted by the Eagan American Legion Post Color Guard. John Flynn, Post 594 Commander, emceed the event. Gene Leifeld – Minnesota American Legion, 3rd District Commander gave the keynote address. The Eagan High School Concert Choir led by Director of Choral Activities, Randy Schafer, sang the National Anthem’, the ‘American Anthem’, and the ‘Song for Unsung Heroes’ which enhanced this annual tribute to our fallen heroes.
Later, the Eagan American Legion Post 594 recognized the Eagan High School Concert Choir for the wonderful support that gave to the Memorial Day program this year. The great singing and level of participation shown by the choir members on Memorial Day exemplified patriotism. An American Legion Citation of Appreciation was presented to Eagan H.S. Director of Choral Activities Randy Schafer. The certificate reads “Sincere appreciation for your outstanding support and participation in the Eagan Memorial Day Ceremony held on the 28th day of May 2018. Your stirring renditions of the ‘National Anthem’, the ‘American Anthem’, and the ‘Song for Unsung Heroes’ enhanced this annual tribute to our fallen heroes.”
