Blue Star By-Way Marker Dedication Ceremony

Augusta, Georgia

The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center was the site for the dedication of the 137th Blue Star Marker in the State of Georgia on Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The music for this dedication was provided by this group from the 434th Army Band stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia.


The Fort Gordon Color Guard provided appropriate Honors for out Nation's Flag.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by these Girls From Girl Scout Troop 20011.

The lady in the center of this group is Marie Murray, a World War II Veteran. She and four other Army Nurses participated in the D-Day Landing in Europe. Additionally, She and the same four Nurses who were involved in D-Day rendered medical assistance to the Soldiers as they were engaged in the Battle of the Buldge. She is a member of the Azalea Garden Club and she placed a floral tribute at the base of this Marker. Ms. Murray is certainly a living legend and a World War II Hero. The Blue Star Marker Program Honors her, and all Veterans of all times as they served to allow the Freedoms that we all enjoy.

In addition to a view of the Marker, the ladies shown here are from left to right:

Betty Grimes, President Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc.

Janice Thiese, Chairperson of the Blue Star Memorial Marker Program, State of Georgia

Pat Hathaway, President, Augusta Council of Garden Clubs

Peggy Glover, Deep South Azalea District and Chairman, Augusta Council of Garden Clubs Blue Star Marker

Dr. Katherine S. Allen, Director Azalea District Garden Club of Georgia

Again, a lovely dedication ceremony. This Marker is located near the Entrance of this Medical Center which is located at 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, Georgia.