05/22/2026
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during service to the United States of America Armed Forces. We encourage this day to be one of remembrance to honor those who have given their all to ensure our freedom & liberty.
Defiance County Memorial Day Events, Monday, May 25, 2026
Farmer – American Legion
Farmer Cemetery – 9 A.M.
Speaker: Troy Roesti
Sherwood – American Legion & VFW
216-222 Taylor St, Sherwood, Defiance, OH
Sherwood Cemetery – 12:15 P.M.
Speaker: Troy Roesti
Delaware Township – VFW
Moats Cemetery – 9 A.M.
St. Isadore Catholic Cemetery, Delaware Bend – 9:30 A.M.
Ney – American Legion & VFW
Ney Cemetery – 11 A.M
Jewell – American Legion
Independence United Methodist Church 10:30 AM
9966 ADAMS RIDGE RD
DEFIANCE, Ohio, 43512
Guest Speaker: TBD
*Luncheon will follow at Jewell Community Center, prepared, and served by Jewell Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies of the Community
Hicksville – Hicksville American Legion
227 E High St, Hicksville, OH 43526
The parade starts at American Legion at 10 A.M.
Marching to Forest Home Cemetery for ceremony
Ayersville – Ayersville Fire Department and AMVETS
Ayersville FD 27723 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH
The parade w/ Color Guard will begin at the fire station at 9:00 A.M.
The ceremony will follow at Ayersville High School Large Gym
Guest Speaker: TBD
Defiance - Riverside Cemetery, Veterans Section
1417 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH
Inclement Weather: Defiance Community Center 629 Arabella St
Facilitated by the Defiance City Mayor’s Office
Music Prelude by Defiance High School Band at 9:45 A.M.
Welcome by The Honorable Mayor Mike McCann 10 A.M.
Assisted by Defiance VFW, Posting of Colors
Guest Speakers: Erin Clady & Nate Metz of Defiance County Veterans Office
Brunersburg - Brunersburg Cemetery 9 AM
Led by: Marine Corps League Detachment 758
St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery, Grave of Herman Hesselschwardt
5480 Moser Road, Defiance, OH, Noon
Led by: Marine Corps League Detachment 758
Please notify Defiance County Veterans Office if any of the above information needs to be corrected or if services should be added. Thank you!
