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David C. Dolby AMVETS Post 2 holds Memorial Day Service
The service started with the description of the symbolism of the items on the POW-MIA table. AMVETS Trustee Gene Bradley reverently lays a flag on the table. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
June 5, 2016
During the Pledge of Allegiance, (l-r) Steven Lee, 2nd Vice Commander William Biggs and Trustee Ed Larrimore salute the flag. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown spoke to the gathered veterans and their families. She told of her family that has served in the military from the Revolutionary War and in each war up to the Viet Nam war. Shown with Briggs King is AMVETS Commander Tom Jones. Jones remarked that Briggs King is a friend of the veterans. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
After the POW-MIA portion of the service, Executive Director of AMVETS of Delaware Mike Rooney plays taps as Provost Marshal William Bratton salutes. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
A wreath is laid in the rain by Chaplain Charles Cramer, left, and Commander Tom Jones as the gathered veterans and their families observe. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Veteran Vic Guempel from Lewes holds his salute during the moment of silence during the wreath laying. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Commander Tom Jones gave his remarks at the service. His subject, "Was it Worth it?" Jones went on to say, "We should commit ourselves to make it worth it. We should insist that America remains the land of the free. A land where patriotism trumps politics. Where the American flag is displayed proudly, and frequently, and where military veterans are society's true celebrities." BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The David C. Dolby AMVETS Post 2 held a Memorial Day Service at its post in Long Neck May 30. Several members of the post gave remarks and poems were read honoring the fallen during the ceremony. Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown, spoke to the audience. The service concluded with the laying of a wreath at the flagpole in front of the post home.
