Memorial Day Ceremony
By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
The Bardsdale Cemetery will hold it Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27th at 11AM. Featured speaker this year is Carlos Martinez of Fillmore. Carlos has lived in Fillmore since 2007. He has done 2 tours of Iraq and a tour of Afghanistan. He is a graduate of Santa Clara High School where he played football. He joined the Army in 2004.and is presently a Sergeant, E5, When he is not deployed Carlos volunteers with Boy Scout Troop 406 and has helped them place the flags at the Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Hammond will give the Memorial Service, special music will be provided by the Bardsdale Methodist Church choir. Also assisting in the ceremony will be VFW Post 9637, Boy Scout Troop 406, Cub Scout Troop 3400 and Bob Thompson. The Boy Scouts will put out the flags on Friday, May 24th and they will be picked up by the Bardsdale 4H on Tuesday, May 28st. The Board of Trustees of the Cemetery District: Scott Lee, President, Lynda Edmonds, Secretary, Rita Rudkin, Gabriel Asenas and Dick Diaz would like to invite the community to this special event. |