American Legion's Memorial Day Program
 in Athens Alabama 2010
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American Legion Memorial Day Program at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives May 31 2010

Master of Ceremonies - Dick Neill, Veterans Service Officer - Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Invocation - Grover Gardner, Chaplain Post 49

Posting of the Colors - Limestone County Veterans Ceremonial Detail

National Anthem - Vicki Bedingfield

Pledge of Allegiance - Hoyt Smith, American Legion Post 49

Introduction of Veteran Organizations
        Robert Hooie, Commander, American Legion Post 49
        Roger Keyes, Commander, V F W Post 4765
        Danny Gilliam, Commander, D A V Chapter 51
        Mike Davis, President, V V A Chapter 511

Present Flag to American Legion - Ralph Lovell, WOW Lodge 514

Placing of Floral Wreaths
        Amber Leg Post 49:     Robert Hooie / Katie Fetter
        V F W Post 4765:        Roger Keyes / Edna Hicks
        D A V Chapter 51:        Danny Gilliam / Edith Craig
        V V A Chapter 511:      Mike Davis / Edna Hicks

Recognition of Gold Star Mothers - Edna Hicks, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary

Guest Speaker - Max Bennett, CWO 4, U.S. Army, Retired

Roll Call of Deceased Veterans - Grover Gardner, American Legion Post 49

Recessional - Jerry R. Barksdale

Benediction - Grover Gardner, Chaplain, Post 49

Gun Salute / Taps - Limestone County Veterans Ceremonial Detail
Taps - American Legion Post 49

People of Mention - Mrs. Katie Fetter & Mrs. Gladys Black (food provided)
                             Mrs. Elaine Webster & Mrs. Ludie Gordon (handed out poppies)

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