Lake County Parks Memorial Day Service 2025

Event Information

On Memorial Day, the public is invited to remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The solemn service, titled Walk of Reverence – Indiana Fallen Heroes Project, will take place at Stoney Run County Park on Monday, May 26, at 2:30 PM, and is presented by the Lake County Parks & Recreation Department.

This year’s program includes a full agenda of meaningful tributes:

• Welcome – Jim Basala, Lake County Parks & Recreation
• Master of Ceremonies – Kara Mackey, Lake County Parks & Recreation
• Invocation – Bishop James Lewis, Veteran Marine & Lake County Parks & Recreation

The National Anthem will be performed by Hobart High School’s Wolffgang Choir, followed by the Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance by Scouting America Troop 45, Crown Point.

This year’s guest speakers include:

• The Honorable Frank Mrvan, United States Representative
• Jason Zaideman, Founder of Operation Charlie Bravo
• Len Sherwinski, representing Honor Flight Chicago and leading the KIA Remembrance

The P.O.W./M.I.A. Observance will be led by Debbie & Paul Rosenwinkel of the Indiana Fallen Heroes and NW Indiana Patriot Guard.

Musical selections will be interspersed throughout the program, courtesy of the Wolffgang Choir. A Wreath Presentation by local Gold Star Families will pay tribute to those who gave their lives, reminding us all that freedom is not free.

The ceremony will conclude with Taps, performed by John Southerland of Scouting America Troop 45.

Closing Remarks will be delivered by Chris Landgrave, Lake County Parks & Recreation.

Prior to and following the service, attendees are encouraged to visit the memorial wall etched with the names of the 262 young men from Lake County who died in the Vietnam War. Just steps away, the Fallen Soldier Memorial offers another place for quiet reflection.

Families, school and scout groups, and homeschoolers are all encouraged to attend and join veterans and supporters for this day of remembrance. Refreshments will be available at the pavilion after the ceremony.

Location:
Stoney Run County Park
9230 E. 142nd Avenue, Hebron, IN 46341
(Approximately 7 miles east of Crown Point. From I-65, exit at Route 231 Hebron/Crown Point, head east, and follow signs.)

Let us come together this Memorial Day to walk in reverence, honor our heroes, and remember their sacrifice.