ORDER OF EVENTS MEMORIAL DAY 2006

NOTE:  FLAGS WILL BE A HALF STAFF DURING THE CEREMONY AND WILL BE RAISED TO FULL STAFF AT THE CONCLUSION.

Welcome – Sharyn O’Hare

Introduction – Master of Ceremonies – Chip Bertino

Invocation – Deacon Karl Bayhi, Staff of Holy Savior Catholic Church, OP (USAF) Retired

Drum Roll – Sam Maggio

Posting of Colors – Stephen Decatur Color Guard

Pledge of Allegiance – Scouts and Youth

National Anthem –  (Soloist) Rachael Allman

Medley of Service Anthems – Pocomoke High School Band

Fly Over

Retiring of Colors – Stephen Decatur Color Guard

Remarks – Speaker

Delmarva Chorus – Director, Carol Ludwig – “Before You Go” & “Here’s To The Heros”

Recognition of Ex-POW’s Presentation of Memorial Wreath & Amazing Grace – Ocean City Pipers

Community Church Choir – Director, Julie Kolonowski – Medley “God Bless America”& America The Beautiful, followed by Heal our Land

Remarks – Rosanne Bridgman

Recognition Of Gold Star Mothers attending Ceremony – Jeanie Cohee

Solo – “Military Mama” – Judy Grace

Benediction – Rabbi Morton Kaplan of BatYam Synagouge, O.P. (A former member (USA) Chaplain Corps)

Studio Chorale - Director – Yvonne Lee – “Proud To Be An American”

Raising of the Flags & “The Last Full Measure Of Devotion” Solo – Dick Jacobs

Finale – 3 Gun Salute – American Legion Post #166 Ocean City
                 Taps – Richard Kolonowski
                 Dove Release – C.R. Doves

Submitted by:  Ron Fisher