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