The Rames-Bender Post 152 conducted the annual Memorial Day service at the Menno Cemetery. The service started with an airplane fly over by Captain Bob Hall; Commander Roger Mensch conducted the program; USAF Colonel Andrew Larson was the main speaker; Tom Ulmer, Dale Weisz and the Menno High School Band furnished the music (with the band also furnishing the buglers); and Gary Schelske read the Honor Roll of the Dead. Color guard consisted of: Larry Kirschenman, Ken Aisenbrey, Shirleen Simonsen, Bob Rennolet, and Daryl Mehlhaf, with Legion Auxiliary members present as well. Firing squad were: Larry Stern (Sergeant-at-Arms), Lynn Ulmer, Dale Mehlhaf, Johan Stokes, Laddie Novak, Kelly Streyle, Mike Wollman, Dale Luikens, and Jeff Lieble. Over 500 people attended the service and the morning was successful.