Photos and text by Greg
Johnson
The 141st Memorial
Day observance at Old Armstrong Chapel took place Monday May 27, 2019 at about
10:30 am and the weather was just right, sunny with a few clouds and a large
attendance.
Gary Hartman, long-time member
of Armstrong Chapel, was presiding over the program this year and represented
the Armstrong Cemetery Trustees. He also introduced the various participants
and also read the Roll Call of Deceased Veterans now 181 from 8 wars.
The Scouts of Troop 502 did
the raising and lowering of the flag. The Indian Hill High School Brass
Ensemble played various selections of patriot music. The Rev. David Brown of
Armstrong Chapel gave the Invocation and the Memorial Prayer of Thanksgiving.
The Gettysburg Address was read by Jack Renner Troop 502. Indian Hill Mayor Mark Kuenning gave his
speech which about a US pilot of WWI Quiten
Roosevelt, who sacrificed his life and gave his all, crashing his all and crashing
behind enemy lines. The poem “Memorial Day” by CW Johnson was read by Thomas
Frank of Troop 243. There were a few veterans present at the ceremony, and they
all stood up to be recognized. Henry Brown of Troop 243 read the Lord’s Prayer.
The Benediction was given by Rev. Stephan Caine of the Indian Hill Church. The
marking of the veteran’s graves was completed by Don Ewers and Roger Stafford
of the Armstrong Cemetery Trustees.
Fun fact: In 1923, the Armstrong
Chapel trustees set out to create a special memorial for veterans and those
interred in the cemetery. With the help
of the assigned minister Rev. Ballinger, an authentic cannon was located. With
the help of H B Banning Post 198 Madisonville, the group dedicated the “Soldiers
Memorial,” which is currently the Cannonade and flag pole.
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| This year’s event drew a large crowd |
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| Cannonball memorial built in 1923 |
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| Don Barker playing taps |
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| Henry Brown Troop 243 The Lord's Prayer |
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| Rev. David Brown of Armstrong Chapel giving the Invocation |
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| Mrs. Esther Binns checking names during roll call. |
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| Gary Hartman |
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| Thomas Frank Troop 243 reading Memorial Day poem |
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| Mark Kuenning Mayor of Indian Hill |
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| Jack Renner Troop 502 reading the Gettysburg Address |
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| Mark Kuenning and David Brown |
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| IH Brass Ensemble |
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| Flag being tied up |
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| Scouts at attention |
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| Raising the flag |
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| Scouts handing out programs |
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