O'Fallon Veterans' Monument Association

08/21/2026

The deadline to submit names for engraving by Veterans Day has been extended to Sept. 11, 2026.

07/31/2026

Debbie was a member of the O'Fallon Veterans' Monument Association since it began. She was a tireless advocate for the Monument and spent countless hours playing a key role in ensuring the annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies took place. She is simply irreplaceable and will be greatly missed.

View Debbie Yaeger's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/13/2026

O’Fallon Veterans Monument to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony

O’FALLON, IL — The City of O’Fallon invites the public to a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25th, at the Veterans Monument, located at 737 Wesley Drive. This ceremony serves as a formal tribute to our nation’s service members and will feature the introduction of newly inscribed names to the monument.

The event will officially begin at 11:30 a.m., with pre-service music starting at 11:15 a.m. Major General Charles D. Bolton, Commander of the 18th Air Force, will serve as the guest speaker. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and water for comfort during the program.

Event Highlights:
The ceremony will feature a wide range of community and military participation, including:

Keynote Speaker: Major General Charles D. Bolton, Commander, 18th Air Force.

Military & Youth Honors: Participation from the OTHS AFJ ROTC, VFW Post 805, and retired officers Lt. Colonel Ronald E. Garrison and Colonel Larry Strube.

Musical Performances: Patriotic selections performed by the OTHS Band Ensemble and the OTHS Choir.

Community Guests: Special appearance by Miss O’Fallon, Kyra Gallagher.

Veteran Recognition: Attending veterans are encouraged to wear their medals and decorations.

Event Details at a Glance:
What: Memorial Day Observance

When: Monday, May 25th | 11:30 a.m. (Pre-service music at 11:15 a.m.)

Where: The Veterans Monument, 737 Wesley Drive, O’Fallon, IL

Admission: Free and open to the public

In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the First Baptist Church, located at 1111 East Highway 50 in O’Fallon.

05/13/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of O’Fallon and VFW Post 805 to Host Memorial Day Observance

O’FALLON, IL — The City of O’Fallon, in partnership with VFW Post 805, invites the community to gather for a solemn Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25th, to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

The ceremony will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the O’Fallon Cemetery. This annual tradition
provides a dedicated space for residents to reflect on the cost of freedom and pay tribute to our fallen
heroes.

Event Highlights:

The ceremony will feature several tributes and community contributions, including:

- Keynote Remarks: Mayor Eric VanHook and retired USAF Master Sergeant Will Davis will
offer reflections on the significance of the day.

- Military Honors: VFW Post 805 will provide an Honor Guard and a formal wreath presentation.

- Musical Tributes: The O’Fallon Township High School (OTHS) Band will perform patriotic
selections, concluding with the sounding of Taps.

- Community Display: The O’Fallon Fire Department will display a large American flag at the
site, creating a powerful backdrop for the morning’s events.

In preparation for the holiday, the grounds of the O’Fallon Cemetery will be decorated with American
flags at the gravesites of veterans, a volunteer effort led by Kim and Jim Sabella.

Event Details at a Glance:

- What: Memorial Day Observance
- When: Monday, May 25th | 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- Where: O’Fallon Cemetery, O’Fallon, IL
- Admission: Free and open to the public

All residents, veterans, and families are encouraged to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please
check the City of O’Fallon’s social media pages for updates.

05/10/2026

*****PRESS RELEASE*********

O’Fallon Veterans Monument
Memorial Day Event 2026

The City of O’Fallon will hold a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25th at 11:30 am at The Veterans Monument, located at 737 Wesley Drive, O’Fallon IL. The guest speaker will be Major General Charles D Bolton, Commander, 18th Air Force. There will be participation from the OTHS AFJ ROTC; VFW Post 805; Miss O’Fallon Kyra Gallagher; Lt Colonel Ronald E Garrison (Ret.); OTHS Band Ensemble; OTHS Choir and Colonel Larry Strube (Ret.), in addition to others. The names of the newly inscribed veterans will be introduced at that time. Pre-service music will begin at 11:15. Veterans are encouraged to wear their medals and decorations that day. Please bring your own lawn chairs and water. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place at the First Baptist Church, located at 1111 East Highway 50 in O’Fallon.