August 8, 2001
 

Cemetery to be named in honor of Private Dewey Mike
Hosting by the Buffalo Clans of the Ho-Chunk Nation

To all Elders, Veterans, Family, and Friends; On Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 11:00 am, you are cordially invited to a flag raising ceremonial, Taps, Firing Squad from Fort McCoy, and the singing of our Ho-Chunk Flag Song, honoring Private Dewey Mike for his heroic sacrifice.

Private Dewey Mike was Killed in Action on August 30, 1918 in World War I. Dewey is to have a plaque and cemetery named in his Honor.

Both Military and Wisconsin Government Officials will speak brief words on behalf of the family. Dinner will be served for all and a giveaway will follow for all Ho-Chunk Elders and Veterans.

Location: Township of Levis, Clark County, between Neillsville and Hatfield next to Lake Arbutus. Off Highway 95, take Clark Avenue South, right onto Bush Road to the cemetery in Dells Dam.

For questions and further information please contact Owen Mike at W7012 Bush Road, Neillsville, WI 54456 or leave messages with Nettie Kingsley at 1-800-561-9918, ext. 1019

 

 

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