Saturday, May 10, 2025

Blue Star

Memorial Marker

Dedication Ceremony

May 8, 2025

Greensboro, Georgia

in the

Veterans Memorial

Garden 

The following pictures display

activity prior to the 

Dedication!
















This Marker was Sponsored

by

The Greensboro Garden Club

in Cooperation with

The City Council, Greensboro

and

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.


Welcome and Recognition

of Guest

Vickie Haney - President

Greensboro Garden Club


Remarks

by

Diane Hunter - President

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.



Invocation by

Decon Greg Ollik

Christ Our King 

and

Savior Catholic Church


Presentation of Colors

Greene County High School

Air Force Junior Reserve

Officer Training Cadets

directed by

TSGT Dennis Merrion

The Pledge of Allegiance 

was led by

Ann Wright, Treasurer

Greensboro Garden Club


The Invincible Tiger Marching 

Band of Greene County

High School 

directed by

Isiah Boone

performed 

The National Anthem



The Keynote Speaker was
Sheila Patterson
Captain, U. S. Navy
Retired

Her comments included the fact
that this date, 8 May was 
Victory in Europe (VE Day)
1945


The History of the
Blue Star Marker
was presented by
Cheryl Martin, Chair
Veterans Memorial Garden
Committee



Jan Thiese. Blue Star and
Gold Star Marker Program
Chairman
Camellia District and The
Garden Club of
Georgia, Inc.
Presented the Certificates to
the Marker Sponsors

Jan Thiese also
Conducted the Dedication




The Unveiling of the Marker
was conducted by
Ed McQuown, U. S. Army Veteran
and
Schilmarker Smith, Supervisor
Greensboro Street Department


The Acceptance of the Marker
was conducted by
Cheryl Martin






The Military Cadence was
performed by the
Invincible Tiger Marching Band



The Tribute of Flowers
was presented by
Jan Stewart
Azalea District Director


The Marker Blessing
and the
Closing Prayer
was by
Deacon Greg Ollik


Closing Remarks by
Jan Thiese

A Quote from the Program:
"Thank You for sharing this special
time with us to honor our Veterans,
all who served, are serving, or will
serve in the United States Armed Forces."


Members of the
Greensboro Garden Club








Our Flag!!!


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