Blue Star Memorial Marker

Dedication Ceremony

November 11, 2021

Odum Recreation Center

Odum, Georgia

Sponsored By

Wayne County Garden Club Council

Oleander District Garden Clubs

In Cooperation With

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

National Garden Clubs, Inc.

The City of Odum, Georgia

The Program for this Dedication included a list of Sixteen Heroes who were the Spouses of the Garden Club Members of the Wayne County Garden Club Council!

The following Pictures were taken prior to the start of the Dedication Ceremony.  Please also note that the event was held in the Recreation Center because of the possibility of rain.

This Marker was recently restored and is located near the Coastal Pines Technical College on Highway 341near Odum, Georgia

This is the Marker that was Dedicated!

The Garden Club Members who hosted the Reception

Debra M. Fenn, Wayne County Garden Club Council President Welcomed the attendees

The Invocation was given by Sergeant John Carter of the United States Army

The Colors were Presented by the Junior ROTC from Wayne County High School.  Chief Ted Marcus, Instructor

The Pledge of Allegiance followed the Presentation of the Colors.  

The National Anthem was performed by Lisa Yeomans, Music Minister, Jesup Presbyterian Church

June Thomas, Blue Star Chairman of the Council and the Odum Garden Club recognized the Special Guests

Jan Thiese, Chairman of the Blue Star and Gold Star Marker Program for The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. presented the History and the Dedication of the Blue Star Marker

Remarks were made by Peggy Tucker, President of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

Hilda Rushing, Blue Star Marker Chairman, Oleander District Garden Club also make Remarks.

The Dedicated Marker as well as two restored Markers were Unveiled

The Markers were accepted by

Kathy Rozier, Mayor Pro-Tem of Odum

Nick Harris, Mayor Pro-Tem of Jesup

Jason Weaver, Mayor of Screven

This was followed by the Presentation of Certificates to each of the Cities by Jan Thiese, Blue Star Marker Chairman for The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

The Tribute of Flowers was conducted by Jan Hediger, Regent,

Altamaha Chapter of the National Society of the

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Benediction was delivered by Major Richard J. Galloni, Retired

United States Air Force

The Closing Remarks were delivered by Debra M. Fenn

The following is quoted from the Program for this Dedication:

"Thank You for sharing this special time with us to honor our Veterans and all who serve in the United States Armed Forces.  Please join us for a reception in the Recreation Center."

The following pictures were taken after the Dedication: