(above) Former POW Captain Charlie Plumb, US Navy, was the keynote speaker at Monday’s Memorial Service. The Bardsdale Cemetery held its Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30th at 11AM. The Ceremony started with a fly-over by the 805th Navion Squadron. Featured speaker this year was former POW Captain Charlie Plumb a F-4 Naval Pilot aboard the carrier Kitty Hawk who was shot down on his 75th mission over Viet Nam 5 days before his scheduled return home. The Rev. Bob Hammond gave the Memorial Service and special music was provided by the Bardsdale Methodist Church Choir. Also assisting in the ceremony was VFW Post 9637 with the Volly, Boy Scout Troop 406, Cub Scout Troop 3400 and Bob Thompson playing Taps. The Boy Scouts put out the American flags on Friday, and they were picked up by the Bardsdale 4H on Tuesday. Garcia Mortuary furnished the doves releases at the end of the ceremony. Photos by Bob Crum.