Blue Star Memorial
Marker Dedication
Historic Midville Cemetery
Midville, Georgia
Saturday, October 27, 2018
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| The Marker before the Unveiling |
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I was honored to take this Picture of a
World War II and Korean War Veteran
after the Ceremony
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| Mrs. Jean Lightfoot narrated the Ceremony |
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The American Legion Post 120 Performed the
Presentation of the Colors
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Mrs. Anna Burch sang the
National Anthem
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| Reverend Randy Carnley gave the Invocation |
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| The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Bud North |
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| Members of the Midville Lions Club in the Yellow Vest |
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| State, District and Local Garden Club Members |
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| The Mayor of Midville is on the right |
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The Welcome to the Dedication was performed by the
Mayor of Midville - Samuel Cummings
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Greetings from the Garden Club of Georgia were delivered by
President Mrs. Jane Hersey
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The Speaker was Mr. Jim Reeves - Commander of
the American Legion Post 120
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The Marker Dedication was conducted by Mrs. Janice Thiese,
Chairperson of the Blue Star Marker Program for the
Garden Club of Georgia
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The Sponsors of the Marker were presented Certificates for their
participation. The City of Midville, The Midville Garden Club, The
Garden Club of Georgia, Post 120 The American Legion and
the Midville Lions Club.
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| The placement of a Wreath at the Marker |
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| The Unveiling |
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The closing Prayer was conducted by Chaplain Bill Tinley of
The American Legion
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Mrs. Anna Burch sang God Bless America. Post 120 The American Legion
then retired the colors
The following pictures show the many individuals responsible for this
Dedication Event or Attended the Dedication
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This young attendee is standing with a Vietnam War Hero who was
a member of 101st Airborne. The Hero is his Granddad
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The Narrator is shown here with her Husband - both Air Force Veterans
and their twin Grandsons with their Parents
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| One More view of the Historic Midville Cemetery |
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| The reception was held at the Midville Community Center |
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| Everyone who attended received a "Blue Star" cookie |
