Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication Program

Master of Ceremonies: Carolyn Lowry-Nation, President, Gardeners Out East Garden Club

Presentation of Colors: VFW Post 12055 Color Guard - Ken Green, Graham Ellis, Reggie Davis and Chuck Daughtrey

Invocation: Father John Nghia Hoang, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church

Pledge of Allegiance: VFW Post 12055 Color Guard

The Star Spangled Banner sung by: Alana

Introduction of Special Guests: Carolyn Lowry-Nation, President, Gardeners Out East Garden Club

The History of the Blue Star Program: Carolyn Schaag, Recording Secretary, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

Salute to Veterans: Lt. Col. Lee Kichen, US Army, Retired

Dedication of Blue Star Marker: Rosita Aristoff, Blue Star Memorial Chair, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

Acceptance of the Blue Star Marker: Nancy R. Johnson, Vice-Chair, Inter-District Authority Board, Lakewood Ranch

Retiring of the Colors and Taps: John Veenstra, Bugler, VFW Post 9226