Blue Star

Byway Marker

Dedication

26 May 2025

Memorial Day  

The City of Smyrna, Georgia held a Memorial Day Observance on the Village Green.  The Theme was "Remember and Honor!"

This observance was presented by the American Legion Post 160 and the Smyrna Veterans Committee.  This was a very meaningful event and showcased the Local Community.

The Campbell High School JROTC conducted

appropriate ceremonies.

During the Observance all the

Veterans were asked to assemble 

for a Photograph

This event featured the Display of

seven Wreath which honored

the local Heroes from

World War I

World War II

Korean War

Vietnam War

Gold Star Families

Persian Gulf War

War on Terrorism

A Total of 266 Heroes 

from the Local Area

were Honored by 

These Wreath.

The Gold Star Families

Wreath

The Blue Star Byway Marker

was then Dedicated.

Garden Club Members

Michele Cox, President

Jonquil Garden

Welcomed the Attendees

Remarks were delivered by

Diane Hunter

President of The Garden Club of

Georgia, Inc.

History of Blue and Gold Star

Markers by Paula Cahill

District Chairman of Blue Star

and Gold Star Memorial

Markers

Presentation of Certificates and

Dedication was conducted by

Jan Thiese

Blue and Gold Star Marker Program

Chairman, The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

The Unveiling of the Marker

was performed by

The Officers of the

Jonquil Garden Club

Members of the

Jonquil Garden Club

All of the Members of the

Garden Club of Georgia!!

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Blue and Gold

Star Memorial Marker Chairman, Jan Thiese

being interviewed by a 

Reporter from

Atlanta News First