Marine Corp Detachment #750 performed “Taps.” The event concluded with a benediction from Reverend Mark Weekly (Lead Pastor, Arlington Baptist Church). Ed Berti (Adjutant, Mint Hill American Legion Post 555) conducted the Placing of the Wreathįollowing these meaningful speeches, Pastor Jeff Andler (Arlington Baptist Church) performed a patriotic song, and Ed Berti (Adjutant, Mint Hill American Legion Post 555) conducted the Placing of the Wreath. It’s perfect for consolidating spelling in a standalone activity or as an opening activity for other independent writing tasks. Students will search for 14 words and phrases in the grid. American Legion Post 555 Commander and Retired Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Jenkins, USAF, delivered the keynote speech. Explore the vocabulary associated with Memorial Day using our teacher-made Memorial Day Word Search. Two distinguished guests drove this point home with speeches on the meaning of Memorial Day: Michael Coleman, SFC E-7, United States Army and Joshua Saunders, E-5 US Marine Corps, E-6 National Guard. Joshua Saunders, E-5 US Marine Corps, E-6 National Guard While both honor the sacrifices of those who have fought to preserve the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans, Memorial Day remembers those who gave their lives in service to our country while Veterans Day honors all who served in the US Armed Forces. For civilians who have not been part of our nation’s Armed Services, Memorial Day and Veterans Day may seem similar, but they are distinct holidays with different purposes.
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