Monday's Internet Edition, September 06, 2010.
at Gentry’s Mill Cemetery
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| GRACELAND GHOSTS - London Anthony, Matthew Stevens, Mikel Duderstadt, Kyle Ferris, and Tarah Carpenter rehearse as the singing and dancing "ghosts" from Bev and Rootie's lives in the show Graceland that will be performed this weekend at HCT’s theatre. The cast also includes Shannan Lee, Leah Jester, Lesli Jester, Katherine Craig, Brittany Krueger, Karen Krueger, Barbara Johnson, Jeff Layhew, and Ed Tober. For show dates and times, see the Graceland ad in this week's paper. |
A new flagpole has been installed at the tabernacle, and a large flag will be flown for the first time. The flagpole was designed by John W. Roberts and installed by him and brothers Bobby and Jerry.
A plaque at the base of the flagpole reads, “Dedicated to the memory and honor of all our brave war veterans who have given so much of themselves to protect our freedom and heritage.”
The flag was used at the funeral of Rabbit Fuqua and will be flown at this time in his memory.
Also, there are 94 veterans buried at Gentry’s Mill with services ranging from Civil War to Iraq War. Each veteran’s grave will have a miniature flag placed on it.
Fuqua started this program 30 years ago by honoring these veterans on Memorial Day, July 4 and Veterans Day, and his family members will continue this service.
Cemetery Association president Peggy Boatwright invites everyone to drive by the cemetery and view these flags and see the new entrances. The cemetery is located in the Gentry’s Mill Community on CR 108. A formal dedication for the flagpole and plaque will be held at a later date.