Blue Star 

and 

Gold Star

Memorial Marker

Dedication Ceremony

at the

Veteran's Memorial Walk

Johns Creek, Georgia

May 27, 2025 

The following pictures were taken prior to the Dedication Ceremony.

Welcome by Barbara Taylor

Bellmere Garden Club

President 2023-2025

Patriotic Music

Dennis Duncan

Bagpiper

Invocation

Rev. Dr. Tommy Green

United Methodist Minister 

Retired

Presentation of Colors

Johns Creek

Veterans Association

Color Guard

Pledge of Allegiance

"The Freedom Pledge"

Sergeant Roger Wise

Johns Creek 

Veterans Association

Ambassador

The National Anthem 

was performed by

All in Attendance

Welcome to

Johns Creek by the

Mayor

John Bradberry

Introduction of Garden Club of

Georgia and

Dogwood District Guest

Barbara Bourque

Former President 

Garden Club of Georgia

Greetings

Diane Hunter

President

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

Recognition of Veterans and

Active Duty

U. S. Armed Services

and

Gold Star Family Members

History of the Blue and Gold

Star Markers

and

Presentation of Certificates to the

Marker Sponsors

and 

Dedication

Jan Thiese

Unveiling of the Markers

by

Diane Hunter

and

Barbara Taylor

The Acceptance of the Markers

Mayor John Bradberry

Benediction

Rev. Dr. Tommy Green

"Amazing Grace" 

Dennis Duncan

Dedication Closing

Barbara Taylor

Bellmere Garden Club Members

and

Program Participants

A Gold Star Family Member

The Workers who

Installed the Markers

Dedication Reception!