Blue Star Memorial

Marker Dedication

Historic Midville Cemetery

Midville, Georgia

Saturday, October 27, 2018

The Marker before the Unveiling

I was honored to take this Picture of a 

World War II and Korean War Veteran

after the Ceremony

Mrs. Jean Lightfoot narrated the Ceremony

The American Legion Post 120 Performed the 

Presentation of the Colors

Mrs. Anna Burch sang the

National Anthem

Reverend Randy Carnley gave the Invocation

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Bud North

Members of the Midville Lions Club in the Yellow Vest

State, District and Local Garden Club Members

The Mayor of Midville is on the right

The Welcome to the Dedication was performed by the

Mayor of Midville - Samuel Cummings

Greetings from the Garden Club of Georgia were delivered by

President Mrs. Jane Hersey

The Speaker was Mr. Jim Reeves - Commander of

the American Legion Post 120

The Marker Dedication was conducted by Mrs. Janice Thiese,

Chairperson of the Blue Star Marker Program for the

Garden Club of Georgia

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.

The placement of a Wreath at the Marker

The Unveiling

The closing Prayer was conducted by Chaplain Bill Tinley of 

The American Legion

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

This young attendee is standing with a Vietnam War Hero who was

a member of 101st Airborne.  The Hero is his Granddad

The Narrator is shown here with her Husband - both Air Force Veterans

and their twin Grandsons with their Parents

One More view of the Historic Midville Cemetery

The reception was held at the Midville Community Center

Everyone who attended received a "Blue Star" cookie