A Memorial Day event in downtown Sevierville will honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
The Sevier County Memorial Day event will be held 11 a.m. on May 25, 2015 at the Sevier County Courthouse. Tom Munson, chaplain with the Disabled American Veterans, Smoky Mountain Chapter 94, will be the guest speaker. He is a Vietnam Veteran and cancer survivor whose story aired on the radio broadcast “Unshackled!” The event will also feature music by Christian Academy of the Smokies and a Fly-Over by the Warbirds of America Tennessee Squadron.
The event is organized by Sevier County Veterans’ Services.
Sevier County Memorial Day Program for May 25, 2015
American Legion Post 104 – Ray McPeek, Commander
American Legion Post 202 – Harold Stinnett, Commander
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 94 – Harold Stinnett, Commander
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10025 – Melvin Douglas, Commander
Marine Corps League Detachment 1206 – Terry Witt Commandant
Invocation | DAV Chapter 94 (Harold Stinnett) |
Posting of Colors | Marine Corps League Det 1206 |
National Anthem | Christian Academy of the Smokies |
Fly-Over | Warbirds of America Tennessee Squadron |
Pledge of Allegiance | Rocky Top Flight Scouts/MCL |
Welcoming Remarks | Mayor Larry Waters |
Guest Speaker | DAV Chaplain Tom Munson |
Special Music | Christian Academy of the Smokies |
Placing of the Wreath | Gold Star Honorees |
ROLL CALL of Deceased Sevier County Veterans | American Legion Post 202 |
Moment of Silence | |
Firing Squad | American Legion Post 104 Honor Guard |
Close | Paul Parrott, Commander American Legion Post 202 |
Special assistance with program | Cub Scout Pack 110 & 535, Boy Scout Troop 110 & 535 |
Gold Star Honorees
Mothers
Iva Campbell
Irene Hoag
Ruby Manis
Stella Maples
Gayle Thomas
Mae Vickery
Ruth Webb
Wives
Ruth Barbee
Juanita Poole
Lucille Hatcher
Sisters
Kathy Daniels
April Thomas Ogle
Rose Mary Ogle
Sue Perkins
Wilma Rogers
Chrystal Thomas Wells
Ruth Carr
Frances Shambaugh
Libby Smith