The Annual Town of Byron Veterans Memorial Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the American Legion Hall in Lomira from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. The traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, sponsored by the Town of Byron Veteran’s Memorial Committee, is open to the public. The event also includes a photographic display of local veterans and a raffle for cash prizes. The Town of Byron Veterans Memorial was erected at the Byron Town Hall in 2005 to honor all veterans who have lived or are buried in the Town of Byron. To date, the monument bears the names of almost 800 men and women from the town who served in the military. In order to accommodate the growing list of veterans, plans have been approved for two additional stones to be placed on each side of the existing memorial. Proceeds from the dinner and raffle are used to maintain the memorial and to provide for the placement of additional names which are gathered from veterans, family members, and research. Names of veterans are added at no charge. More information on adding a Town of Byron veteran’s name to the memorial is available by calling 539-7710. Tickets for the dinner are $12 for adults; $5 for children from 6 – 12; and no charge for children 5 and under. The menu also includes hot dogs. Advance dinner tickets and raffle tickets are available by calling 539-7710 or 979-1109. Tickets will also be available at the door.
