Our nation’s veterans were honored on Monday, May 25, at Bardsdale Cemetery in a ceremony with opening remarks from Supervisor Kathy Long. Presentation of Colors by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fillmore Post No. 9637; Pledge of Allegiance by Scout Troop #406 and Cub Scout Troop #3400; Special Music by Bill Bartels and Pam Torres. The Memorial Day message was presented by Colonel George Compton, US Army, Retired. His military awards include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, multiple Bronze Stars and the Air Medal and the Purple Honoring our Veterans Heart. Placing of Wreath by William Brunet; Placing of Bouquet by Gold Star Wives; Memorial Service by Rev. Bob Hammond, Dayspring Anglican Church; Reading of the Names of Those Who Died in the Service of our Country by VFW Commander Jim Rogers; Volly by Honor Guard, VFW; Taps by Bob Thompson. The cemetery board gives special thanks to Boy Scout Troop 406 and Cub Scout Troop 3400 for placing the flags, and the Sespe 4-H for collecting the flags.