Remembering the cost of freedom
A soldier stands at-ease during the Veteran Memorial Service at Bardsdale Cemetery on Monday. Dick Diaz, shown right with sunglasses, delivered the Memorial Day message. Diaz served in the Marine Corps from 1966-1969 and was in Viet Nam in 1967/68. Opening remarks were made by Monty Winkler, President, Board of Trustees. There was a Presentation of Colors by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fillmore Post 9637 and Pledge of Allegiance, Boy Scout Troop #406 and Cub Scout Troop #3400. Music was provided by Bill Bartels. The Placing of the Wreath was performed by William Brunet; Placing of the Bouquet by Marie Schilling, Gold Star Wives. Commander Jim Rogers read the names of those who died in the Service of our Country. Volly was performed by Honor Guard VFW; and Taps was provided by Bob Thompson.
A soldier stands at-ease during the Veteran Memorial Service at Bardsdale Cemetery on Monday. Dick Diaz, shown right with sunglasses, delivered the Memorial Day message. Diaz served in the Marine Corps from 1966-1969 and was in Viet Nam in 1967/68. Opening remarks were made by Monty Winkler, President, Board of Trustees. There was a Presentation of Colors by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fillmore Post 9637 and Pledge of Allegiance, Boy Scout Troop #406 and Cub Scout Troop #3400. Music was provided by Bill Bartels. The Placing of the Wreath was performed by William Brunet; Placing of the Bouquet by Marie Schilling, Gold Star Wives. Commander Jim Rogers read the names of those who died in the Service of our Country. Volly was performed by Honor Guard VFW; and Taps was provided by Bob Thompson.
Rev. Bob Hammond, St. Stephen's Anglican Church, delivered the memorial eulogy.
Rev. Bob Hammond, St. Stephen's Anglican Church, delivered the memorial eulogy.
The Bardsdale Memorial Monday brought out all ages to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for country.
The Bardsdale Memorial Monday brought out all ages to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for country.