In The News 29 May 2012

Buford community observes Memorial Day

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Submitted by Glenda Barr

Family, friends, and the community of Buford braved the hot weather to remember their loved ones on Memorial Day.

The parade assembled at the Community Park and made its way to the Buford Cemetery.

Mr. Glenn Hess was the emcee for the program and he introduced Pastor Ken Barr of the Buford Community Church to give the invocation.

The Whiteoak High School Marching Band from Mowrystown performed an impressive program.

All the veterans who had served their country and are laid to rest in the Buford Cemetery had their names read by Mrs. Koneta Rammel, Mrs. Ginger Wilt and Mrs. Glenda Barr.

All veterans at the program were recognized and thanked for their service to our great country. Mr. Bob McClain donated a new flag for the cemetery and it was raised during the service, followed by everyone joining in the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Mrs. Neva Merriman shared a reading on the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

Mr. Hess then introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Robert “Bob” Hodson of Hillsboro.

Bob and his wife, Dorothy, grew up in Clay Township and graduated from Buford High School.

The marching band closed by playing the "Taps," followed by the Highland County Honor Guard with the 21-gun salute. Mr. Glenn Hess then gave the benediction.

 

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A very special thank you goes out to the Clay Township Trustees and the great job they do in keeping the cemetery looking great, to Mrs. Koneta Rammel, Mrs. Neva Merriman and the children for putting the flags on the veterans' graves and all around the cemetery, to the Whiteoak High School Marching Band for sharing their musical talent, the Highland County Honor Guard for their participation, Mr. Robert Hodson for his words of wisdom, to the Clay Township firemen and to those who made the parade a success, to Mr. Glenn Hess for emceeing the event, and Mrs. Neva Merriman for putting everything together.

The Buford Community and Clay Township are proud of the many veterans who served their country and those who are still serving.

 

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