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Show PAGE 2 JUNE 2, 1995 WlliS iff ' L J 1- - Left to right: Keith Long, Al Carvello, Jack Davis, and Zeke Hickman. I Jensen related a brief history of United States military conflicts since the first observance on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. He spoke of soldiers returning home as heros from World Wars I and IL the lessening support for the Korean conflict, and finally, of his own return from Viet Nam. He was shocked and appalled that his " -" - - .... n VTVI - VFW Escalante I - Left to right: Eileen Wagner, Mary Schaidt. Mary Albrecht, Marjorie Sherwood, Pat Davis, Gladys Whittaker, Jo Killam, Liz Lamb, Marie Schofield, Sally Rose, Pam Sherwood, Cherry Florence, Loretta Forman. Tiffany Rollins not pictured. The choir, accompanied by Pat Nelson on the piano, presented three numbers, including America the Beautiful. Post 1546 Granada, Panama and the Gulf War have restored confidence and pride. However, and events of the week an cast shadow over ominou? past an otherwise perfect day. "I have reminded my students that incidents leading to the First World War began in ' the same location as. the current conflict," he said. Mayor Mary Wiseman expressed thanks to the veterans, and hope for world peace in the future. Reverend William Wagner voiced the same hopes in prayer. Marjorie Sherwood placed the ceremonial wreath under the flag, flying at half staff. The choir sang Sleep, Soldier Boy, Sleep. Bob Merryweather took up the bugle to play Taps. The honor guard fired the traditional salute.' Young boys read names on the crosses, and mothers, somewhere deep in their hearts, gave thanks for the safety of their sons. Bosnia-Hercegovi- sacrifice. ' lIJ 1 uniform was spat upon by protesters as he walked through the San Francisco airport. The fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War II added special importance to this year's Memorial Day service. Milford Veterans, both living and deceased, were honored with gratitude for their contribution to the cause of freedom. As expressed by Lt. Colonel Gary Jensen, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), current world conditions emphasize the significance of their xf I. t J feterais! bhlTT. MI Lt. Colonel Gary Jensen, USAF (Ret.) . 1 .... liMKlililwWMii) Left to right: George Schaidt, Willie Acklin, McCoy Williams, Charlie Smith, Richard Jefferson, Ken White, Ray Barnes, Keith Long,'Al Caravello, Jack Davis, Zeke Hickman, Bob Merryweather, and Norman L. Lamb. ' Tl f.- fJ I . na American Legion Post Meccrinl Friends and family visiting with James and Rene Memorial over Hardy weekend were: Tom and Irene Gerldn front California; Elden and Marge Hardy from Ogden; Alden and Donna Hardy from West Valley; Sheldon and sons, Nick and Jeremy from Murray; Diana McCulley and daughter, Carta, her son and friend from Ogden; JoAnn Erickson from Beaver, Robert, Laura and Amber Stephens from Kingman, Arizona; Bob and Myrna Bagshaw from Las The Hardys also Vegas. traveled to Enterprise to visit relatives and decorate graves. Mr. and Mrs. Vance from traveled Roberts Oregon, to visit Carol their daughter, her and family. Wiseman, While in Milford they attended the graduation of Mark their grandson, Aumsville, I J Arlene Malchus, Choir Director. Day Visitors U I 16 Wiseman. |