Blue Star
Memorial Marker
Dedication
11 November 2018
Conducted on the 100th Anniversary
of the conclusion of
World War I
in Taylor County
Butler, Georgia
at the
Court House
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A World War II Veteran was in attendance.
He posed for this picture after the
Dedication
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The veiled Marker prior to the Dedication.
The Ceremony was conducted in a court
room in the Taylor County Court House
because of weather concerns.
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| It was standing room only! |
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The Color Guard at the ready.
Taylor County High School Scholars
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The attendees were welcomed by the
Butler Garden Club
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| Presentation of the Colors. |
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The Star Spangled Banner was performed by a Flutist and
a Soloist
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| The Invocation! |
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The President of the Garden Club of Georgia
delivered Greetings to all in attendance.
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| All Veterans and Their Families were recognized. |
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The Marker was accepted by the Chairman of the
Taylor County Board of Commissioners.
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National Garden Club Certificates were presented
to the Marker Sponsors
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| The Benediction! |
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| The Unveiling. |
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| Laying of the Wreath |
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The Chairman of the County Commissioners, His Grandson and the
World War II Hero
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An Army - Navy Family also attended this Dedication.
Shown in civilian Clothes a retired Army Colonel on the left,
His Son, a recently commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U. S.
Army and a retired U. S. Naval Aviator to the right of the Marker.
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