OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008

5:55P.M. To The Colors Harry Eaton, Retired Funeral Director

6:00 P.M. Welcome Todd Mahn, The Wall Chairman

Posting Colors Missouri National Guard Honor Team

Invocation Father Ron Hopmeir
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

Welcome Speech Mayor Werner Stichling
Vietnam Veteran

Raising the Flags Cub Scout Troop 484- Our Lady’s

National Anthem Richard Wiedmann, Korean Veteran

Pledge of Allegiance

Dedication of Flag Poles
& Monument Todd Mahn

Unveiling of Monument Howard Wagner
Danny Goodwin (Both Vietnam Veterans)

God Bless America Harry Eaton

INTRODUCTION OF EXHIBITORS’

The Wall Foundation Steve Dote, Dona Allen, Norm
Agent Orange “Quilts of Tears” Henry & Sheila Snyder
Operation Home Front Jon Jerome
Vietnam Veterans Club #458 Jerry Bradley
All Paws Rescue Organization Steve Kingan
Comtrea (Festus Office)
A soldiers memorabilia Gary Adkins
Missouri National Guard Sgt Hatfield & Sgt Truelove
Veterans Service Commissioner Ralph Pismany
Gateway Chapel of Paralyzed Veterans
Freedom Flight POW-MIA Hot-Air Balloon

Closing Prayer Father Ron Hopmeir

VETERANS CEREMONY
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008

11:40A.M. Reveille Joshua Greathouse
Sr. Cadet

11:45A.M. POW-MIA Wreath Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club
Chapter A Missouri

12:00 P.M. Surdyke Motorcycle Ride Arrival of the Riders

Welcome/ Introduction Todd Mahn, Wall Chairman

Posting of Colors Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Honor Team

Invocation Minister Alliance

America the Beautiful Tiffany Sapaugh Charleville

Guest Speaker Colonel Bill Branson, US Army Retired

Home of the Brave Dave Boyer

RECOGNITION OF POWs PRESENT

History of the Flag Nelson Scherrer

National Anthem Richard Wiedmann

Pledge of Allegiance Craig R. Ruble, MD

REMEMBERANCE OF JEFFERSON COUTNY
SOLDIERS UPON THE WALL
by Tim Surdyke

AMAZING GRACE Brian Zinanni, Greater St. Louis area
Bagpipers & Drum Corps

Laying of Wreaths VA Organization

Korean War Veterans
Paralyzed Veterans - Joe Frank
Am Vets Post 48 - DeSoto
Am Vets Post 42 - Herculaneum
VFW Post 1831 - DeSoto
VFW Post 3777 - Festus
Harrison Cook Auxiliary -
Greater St. Louis Paralyzed Veterans of America - Susan Lyle, Executive director

MOMENT OF SILENCE

Release of Balloons - Girl Scouts & Boy Scout Troops

Closing Prayer Ministerial Allegiance

Firing Squad Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
Honor Team

Taps Harry Eaton

Bag Piper Rev. Mike Rose
Redeemer Lutheran Church