Those who gave all while serving in the Armed Forces were foremost on the minds of members of the community who attended the Memorial Day Ceremony Monday at the Jerry G. English Veterans Plaza at Mike Miller Park. Master of Ceremonies, Robert Chandler, began by introducing American Legion Post 236 for the posting of the colors.
Opening Prayer was given by Brother Charles Frazier of Zion’s Cause Baptist Church followed by the National Anthem sung by Tammy Jo Russell. Commissioner Dr. Rick Cocke and Jerry English led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Battle Hymn of the Republic was sung by Judge Shea Nickell of the Kentucky Court of Appeals.
Kenny Davis, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Jeff Smith with the Kentucky Lake Board of Realtors performed the wreath dedication followed by Guest Speaker State Representative Will Coursey and Keynote Speaker Judge Executive Kevin Neal, veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
A 21 gun salute and Taps was performed by American Legion Post 236 before Retiring of the Colors and Closing Prayer by Brother Joel Frizzell of Walnut Street Baptist Church.
Refreshments were provided by Parks Superintendent Dennis Foust and Daughters of the American Revolution.
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