Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg host joint Memorial Day event

Posted May 12, 2015 1:00 am

Submitted by the village of Schaumburg

The public is invited to attend a joint Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25 in both Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.

The Hoffman Estates Memorial Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial site, 411 W. Higgins Road. Immediately following that event, the observance will move to Schaumburg for a 10:45 a.m. ceremony at the St. Peter Lutheran Church cemetery, 202 E. Schaumburg Road.

Following the outdoor ceremony, the observance will culminate with a 50-minute indoor service beginning at 11:25 a.m. The ceremony will include a bagpiper, floral tribute, rifle salute and the sounding of "Taps."