Thursday, September 28, 2023

Gold Star Memorial

Marker Dedication 

Saturday

23 September 2023

Rose Garden

Cherokee Lake Park

Thomasville, Georgia 

This Marker was sponsored by the Thomasville Garden Club, Inc. which consist of:

Briarcliff Garden Club

Killarney Queen Garden Club

Lady Banks Garden Club

Rambler Rose Garden Club

The Program for the Dedication


The following candid views were taken before the Dedication.



This plaque recognizes the Eagle Scout who  originated 
this Gold Star Family Marker!!












Mary Carol McCall 
Opening Remarks
Camellia District Director
and
Second Vice President
Thomasville Garden Club, Inc.


Presentation of Colors
Thomas County Central High School
Reserve Officer Training Corps




Invocation
Pastor Eric Newman
Dillon Road
Presbyterian Church
and
Executive Officer
Boy Scouts of America
Unit 302



Terry Scott
Thomasville City Council
Welcomed the Attendees



Proclamation presented to the
Eagle Scout
Joseph Kimler


Greetings from the President of
the Garden Club of Georgia
Lisa Hall


History of the Marker
and Presentation of Certificates 
to the Sponsors!
Jan Thiese
Chairman, Garden Club of Georgia
Blue and Gold Star
Markers






The Unveiling of the Marker
Mary Carol McCall
Joseph Kilmer





Tribute of Flowers
Boy Scouts of America
Cub Pack 302
Dan Newberry and Jordan Newberry








"America the Beautiful"




The Eagle Scout 
and a
Gold Star Sister of
a Hero