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 Recognitionof Guest
Vickie Haney - President
Greensboro Garden Club
Remarksby
Diane Hunter - President
The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Invocation byDecon Greg Ollik
Christ Our King
and
Savior Catholic Church
Presentation of ColorsGreene 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
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
performed by the
Invincible Tiger Marching Band
was presented by
Jan Stewart
Azalea District Director
The Marker Blessing and the
Closing Prayer
was by
Deacon Greg Ollik
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."
Greensboro Garden Club
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