New Columbarium Wall dedication at Missouri Veterans Cemetery

Monday, May 31, 2021

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

A new Columbarium Wall was dedicated as part of the annual Memorial Day Service at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

The keynote speaker for the event was Representative Wayne Wallingford.
Kara Bone performs the national anthem to open the ceremony.
Chaplain Madonna McDonald lead the invocation, benediction and the Patriotic Reflection.
Each and head stone and the original Columbarium wall were adorned with American Flags.
The Stoddard County Honor Guard bows their heads in prayer.
Executive Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission Paul Kirchhoff delivers his remarks.
President of the Bloomfield Assistance League, Blair Moran, dedicates the new Columbarium Wall.
The Stoddard County Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.
The Stoddard County Honor Guard member, Brad Williams, plays Taps.