Memorial Day Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church on May 31st, Services were led by newly commissioned Lay Pastor Paula Armstrong for the First Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. Sid Byrd (Ret). The services began with a recording of the National Anthem, followed by a reading of the poem “HONOR EARNED:”
“Here we stand to honor our dead;
To remember them as these words are read.
To give that honor that they have earned;
Is a lesson taught, a lesson learned.
These men and women who gave their all;
And answered God’s hallowed call.
And even though we are apart
They live on in our minds and heart.
So, bow your head and let us pray;
God bless them all on this day.”
Then a recording of “America the Beautiful” was played; followed by Beverly Wakeman & Fannie Armstrong, members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, placing a wreath at the Memorial. The wreath was made by Beverly Wakeman, Sandra Fluery and Solomon Fleury for the Memorial for our FSST Veterans.
A reading of the poem “AS WE STAND HERE” was followed by a moment of silence.
Gordon Weston Indian Veterans Post members in attendance were Sam Allen, Myron Taylor, and Ray Redwing. They performed the “21 Gun Salute,” which was followed by a recording of “TAPS”.
The services concluded with a closing prayer and a playing of “GOD BLESS THE USA”.
The First Presbyterian thanks everyone who attended the Memorial Day Services in honor and remembrance of our Veterans who served in WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Korean and all eras. 
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