Information and Schedules for Ceremonies at the Cemetery

Unaccompanied Veterans Memorial Ceremony

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Friday, July 14, 2023

Monday, October 16, 2023

The Unaccompanied Veterans Memorial Ceremony is a quarterly service, held in January, April, July, and October at 9:00 a.m. Shelter C. The Memorial Squad renders Group Military Honors for all veterans who have been interred at ALNC in the preceding three months, without receiving Military Honors, (mainly homeless veterans, and those with no Next Of Kin).

The ceremony opens with Posting of Colors, followed by a prayer, and a poem. Then each name is read, along with rank and branch of service, and conflict(s) served in. After each name is read, a bell is rung. After all names have been read, Military Honors are rendered: Three Rifle Volleys, Taps, and Folding and Presentation of the American Flag to a special guest. This is followed by Benediction, and Retiring of Colors.

Contact Jack Picciolo (815) 919-7507 if you know other individuals or groups who might be interested in receiving the quarterly notification. Any contacts with local newspapers and publications would be appreciated.

For more information, call the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at (815) 423-9958.


Home Contact About the Committee Committee Mission Committee History Committee Leaders Cemetery Events About the Cemetery Past Projects Donate to future projects Donor Honor Roll	Information and Schedules for Ceremonies at the Cemetery Unaccompanied Veterans Memorial Ceremony Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Thursday, April 13, 2023 Friday, July 14, 2023 Monday, October 16, 2023 The Unaccompanied Veterans Memorial Ceremony is a quarterly service, held in January, April, July, and October at 9:00 a.m. Shelter C. The Memorial Squad renders Group Military Honors for all veterans who have been interred at ALNC in the preceding three months, without receiving Military Honors, (mainly homeless veterans, and those with no Next Of Kin). The ceremony opens with Posting of Colors, followed by a prayer, and a poem. Then each name is read, along with rank and branch of service, and conflict(s) served in. After each name is read, a bell is rung. After all names have been read, Military Honors are rendered: Three Rifle Volleys, Taps, and Folding and Presentation of the American Flag to a special guest. This is followed by Benediction, and Retiring of Colors. Contact Jack Picciolo (815) 919-7507 if you know other individuals or groups who might be interested in receiving the quarterly notification. Any contacts with local newspapers and publications would be appreciated. For more information, call the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at (815) 423-9958.
Disclaimer: The ALNC Support Committee is a stand-alone, private 501c3 Not-For-Profit Organization. It is not an agency of the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, nor affiliated with any government entity. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Support Committee Post Office Box 4132, Joliet Illinois 60434-4132