United States, North Carolina and Town of Wilkesboro flags are raised in Mountain Park Cemetery’s new Mountain Park Military Memorial on Sunday.
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Larry Baity initiated efforts for Mountain Park Cemetery’s new Mountain Park Military Memorial.
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Wilkesboro Mayor Dale Isom was keynote speaker for dedication ceremony.
- Photos courtesy of Michelle Isom
Carl White, at left at podium, was emcee for dedication ceremony. A right at podium is Joel McMillan of the Marine Corps League. The table in the middle was used in a recognition of military personnel who didn’t return home.
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Andrew “Andy” Soots, Wilkesboro council member, speaks at dedication ceremony.
- Photo courtesy of Michelle Isom
Bagpiper J.V. Hudson of Durham added stirring music to the dedication event.
- Photo courtesy of Michelle Isom
Boy Scout Troop 335, sponsored by First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro, participated in dedication event at Mountain Park Cemetery.
- Photo courtesy of Michelle Isom
United States, North Carolina and Town of Wilkesboro flags are raised in Mountain Park Cemetery’s new Mountain Park Military Memorial on Sunday.
- Photos courtesy of Michelle Isom
Larry Baity initiated efforts for Mountain Park Cemetery’s new Mountain Park Military Memorial.
- Photo courtesy of Michelle Isom
Wilkesboro Mayor Dale Isom was keynote speaker for dedication ceremony.
- Photos courtesy of Michelle Isom
Carl White, at left at podium, was emcee for dedication ceremony. A right at podium is Joel McMillan of the Marine Corps League. The table in the middle was used in a recognition of military personnel who didn’t return home.
- Photo courtesy of Michelle Isom
Andrew “Andy” Soots, Wilkesboro council member, speaks at dedication ceremony.
- Photo courtesy of Michelle Isom
Bagpiper J.V. Hudson of Durham added stirring music to the dedication event.
- Photo courtesy of Michelle Isom
Boy Scout Troop 335, sponsored by First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro, participated in dedication event at Mountain Park Cemetery.
- Photo courtesy of Michelle Isom
Wilkesboro Mayor Dale Isom spoke about the importance of special places for reflection when Mountain Park Cemetery’s new Mountain Park Military Memorial was dedicated Sunday.
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