Stow Memorial Day Program 2011

Stow is honoring those who have served this country in a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Stow Cemetery beginning at 10:15 a.m.

Here is the agenda for the ceremony:

• 10:15 a.m. Parade assembly. Order of March: Color Guard, Firing Squad and Veterans, Scouts, Symphonic Band (Drum Entrance)
• 10:30 a.m. March to monument: Posting of Colors, Firing Squad Takes Position.
• Under the direction of Sandra Sandman, the will play "America the Beautiful" by Samuel Ward.
• Janet D'Antonio, president of City Council, is the master of ceremonies.
• Mayor Karen Fritschel will then give the proclamation.
• Opening remarks are from George Fisher, Commander of the American Legion Post 175 V.F.W. Post No. 4738.
• Rev. William Moore V.F.W.American Legion and D’Antonio will make the dedication of the wreaths. 
• Regina Stoll, ALA President will read, “In Flanders Field."
• The symphonic band will play,“Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "Valley Forge."
• George Fisher will read Archibald MacLeish's poem, “The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak."
• Rev. William Moore will read the honor roll of KIAs and MIAs.
• There will be a salute to the dead. Three Volleys by the Firing Squad and Bugle call Taps with Echo.
• The flag will be raised to full staff during the playing and singing of "The Star Spangled Banner," by Frances Scott Key.
• D’Antonio will read the poem,“Memorial Day” by C.W. Johnson.
• To honor veterans in attendance, everyone will sing “God Bless America."
• Rev. William Moore will give the benediction.

Immediately after the service, a wreathwill be dedicated at the in front of , followed by a receptionat the Acker-Moore Memorial Post, at 3733 Fishcreek Rd.

This year's Poppy Princesses are: Andrea Barnes of the American Leagion and Syndey Nicole Welch of the VFW. The Poppy Prince is: Evan Kerr of the American Leagion and VFW.