Medford’s Memorial Day Schedule

Medford’s Annual Memorial Day Veterans’ Ceremony
Monday, May 26, 2008 – 10 AM – Oak Grove Cemetery

Order of Ceremony

Welcome
Mr. John R. Granara, American Legion, Post 45, Master of Ceremonies

Posting of Colors
Medford Police Department Honor Guard

Pledge of Allegiance
Andrews Middle School Students

The Star-Spangled banner
Jasmine Etesse, 9th Grade Student, Medford High School

Invocation
The Reverend Noah Evans, Pastor, Grace Church

Introduction of Honored Guests
Mr. John Granara

General Logan’s Original Order
Christelle Mundele, Senior Student, Medford High School

Armed Forces Medley
Medford High School Band

Memorial Day Remarks
City Councillor Robert M. Penta, Chair, Veteran’s Committee

Commanders’ Remarks
Commander William Long, American Legion, Post 45,
Commander Richard (Dick) Peterson, VFW, Post 1012,
Commander Francis Bruno, Italian American War Veterans, Post 8, & Commander Joseph Moscaritolo, DAV, Mystic Valley Chapter 21.

America the Beautiful
Jasmine Etesse, 9th Grade Student, Medford High School

The Gettysburg Address
Christina & Lisa Cardone
National Honor Society Members, Medford High School

Decoration of Graves
Director Earnest Lindsay, Veterans Services, & Women’s Auxiliaries, escorted by Medford Police Honor Guard Unit, and Medford High School Band will perform “Amazing Grace”

Benediction
Father Patrick McLaughlin, Pastor, Saint Joseph’s Church

Unfurling of American Flag
At this time, we would ask all of you present here today to
participate in the unfurling of Medford’s Veterans Flag

God Bless America
Medford High School Band

Salute and Taps
American Legion, Post 45 &
Medford High School Soloist