Bardsdale Memorial Service Remembers Our Fallen Heroes
By Bob Crum — Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
The Bardsdale Memorial Service took place on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Bardsdale Cemetery. About 100 people showed up to honor those who gave their lives for our country. The day’s schedule was as follows: Fly-Over, Missing Man Formation performed by the 805th Navion Squadron. Opening remarks were delivered by Scott Lee, President/Board of Trustees Bardsdale Cemetery. Presentation of colors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Fillmore Post 9637, Tom Ivey and Ismael Alonzo. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Boy Scot Troop #406, and Cub Scout Troop #3400. Special Music was performed by Bardsdale Methodist Youth Choir (see page 12), and Cub Scout Pack 3400. The Memorial Day Message was presented by Richard Diaz, Veteran and member of Board of Trustees Bardsdale Cemetery. Placing of the wreath by Tom Ivey. The Memorial Service was lead by Rev. Bob Hammond, St. Stephens Anglican Church. Reading of Names of Those Who Died in the Service of Our Country by Jim Rogers. Volley by Honor Guard VFW. Taps by Bob Thompson. Conclusion of Service, release of doves courtesy Garcia Mortuary. Thank you to the Boys Scouts and Bardsdale 4h for placing and removing flags and Chapter GY EO for furnishing cookies. Photos by Bob Crum. |