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May 31st, 2010, Memorial Day Events, BBQ Luncheon
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TEMPLETON, CALIFORNIA
POST 220 COMMANDER
LAWRENCE "LARRY" MORA
FALLEN VETERANS SALUTE
"WELCOME"
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Our Memorial Day Guest,
Colonel Barbara A. Nuismer
Commander, CANG Camp Roberts
Bio and Profile of the Colonel
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[ CLICK ON ANY PHOTO FOR ENLARGEMENT AND/OR OPTIONS ]
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SATURDAY, MAY 29, THE 4-H CLUB DOES IT AGAIN !
American Flags and Crosses are placed in the Templeton Cemetery |
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EARLY MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY MORNING |
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At the crack of dawn Billy Bob (aka William Robert ?) Terry, Rick Mattson,
Chet Finley and Shayne Terry (the cooking staff)
fire up the BBQ pit and grill, seasoning and cooking
those hapless chickens.
Chicken cleaners of note (not to be confused with
road kill experts); Larry Mora, Randy Jackson and Joe Watje.
Inside Marty and Eileen McAulay, Alice Henson, Edwina Nye,
Silvia Nerelli, Suzanne Harrison, Mary Ann Erb, Shirley Martin,
Mary Pisenti's sister Amy Ryan and her daughter Jennifer,
Boy Staters Jacob Sxhwarm (Atascadero) and
John Brennan Witacre (Templeton)
work throughout the day preparing and serving the luncheon.
On the "Far Side" Cecil Gambel with the Honor Guard ( and lame ducks thankful they
are not chickens --- Bob Harrison, Jeff Maxwell, Bill Presley, Bob Miller. Eldon Bergman,
Randy Jackson and Tom Jermin ) while Larry Mora with the
Color Guard ( consisting of 'Famous Amoses' Joe Watje, Bob Estelle and Bob Pisenti )
are drilling for the cemetery presentations.
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MEMORIAL DAY AT THE CEMETERY BEGINS 11 AM |
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The Color and Honor Guards
proudly enter, starting the
Day's ceremonies.
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Post Chaplain Cleborn Benge cites
the Invocation and Prayers for
our Fallen Comrades.
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11:04 am. The Warbird Eagle Squadron flies over in Missing Man formation. |
The Squadron (led by Obbie Atkinson, a WW2 pilot still flying at 80 years young),
Consists of Flight One:
EAGLE 1, an L3, WW2 Laison & Recon plane. Obbie Atkinson, Flight One Leader.
EAGLE 2, an L2, WW2 Laison & Recon plane. George Marrett / Co- Ron Boyt.
EAGLE 3, an L16, WW2 Laison & Recon plane. Bob Kelly / Co- Dieter Eckert.
And of Flight Two: (to accommodate faster aircraft)
EAGLE 4, a T6, WW2 Training plane. Jeff Quad / Co- Everett Atkinson.
EAGLE 5, a BT-13, Early WW2 Training plane. Gary Corippo, Flight Two Leader.
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Master of Ceremonies and Post Adjutant Stanley Nye looks on as
Commander Lawrence M. Mora accepts the Flagpole Donation Plaque
from Templeton Cemetery Director Rick Dusi.
The Flagpole, The Flag at half-mast, is shown with the Poppy Cross.
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Special Guest Colonel Barbara A. Nuismer, Commander Camp Roberts,
delivers an inspired speech based upon her own credos of
courage, candor, confidence and commitment; including pieces from
"Tribute to Veterans of All Wars" to the captive crowd.
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During the up-coming year Post Historian Barry R. Trosper
is committed to up-dating the archives of those veterans
interned at the Templeton Cemetery and is seeking information
from knowledgeable family and friends. Contact him at 237-1728 or
barrytrosper@sbcglobal.net
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Colonel Nuismer and Adjutant Stan Nye
'Toll The Bell' for recently interred and/or honored
veterans at the cemetery;
David M. Araujo, Bruce Chandler, William W. Cloud,
Santarino T. Dusi, Arlin H. Gambel, George A. Goodell,
Jack R. Martin, William Parrott, Gerald Shanner,
Milo Silacci, William Silva and George Tacket.
The Honor Guard renders a 21-Gun Salute in tribute to all Veterans.
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Bugler Julie Estrada sounds Taps
as the ceremonies come to a close.
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2nd Vice Commander Al Braly
sounds Echo Taps from afar.
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The closing Benediction is made
by Chaplain Cleborn Benge.
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Escorting Colonel Nuismer is
proud mom, Rita Loudenback.
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AT LAST, BARBECUED CHICKEN AND LUNCH
IN SUPPORT OF THE BOY AND GIRL STATER PROGRAMS
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'Judge' Marty McAulay declares,
"Chicken and Lunch is served !"
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Auxiliary Treasurer Mary Pisenti
takes tickets and welcomes guests.
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The serving line quickly grows,
as the BBQ aroma fills the hall.
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Serving, Boy Staters pitchung in,
Edwina Nye insures plates are full.
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The Girl Staters sell deserts
and introduce themselves.
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The crowded dining hall
underscores the certain success.
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Tuesday, June 1st, Legion members retrieve and store the flags and crosses.
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TO EVERYONE THAT WORKED SO HARD ON MAKING THIS A GREAT MEMORIAL DAY,
Lawrence M. Mora, Commander, Templeton American Legion Post 220
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The Templeton Cemetery Eagle Adorned Flagpole
Donated by the American Legion Post 220
PROUDLY MAKES ITS HOLIDAY DEBUT ON
MEMORIAL DAY, 2010
CLICK on Image for Full Size, OR
HERE for SLIDE SHOW
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Regular Business Meeting, Wednesday June 9th, 2010, at 6pm.
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Installation Of Officers 2010-2011, June 23, 2010, at 6pm. Pot Luck Dinner.
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| Commander: Lawrence M. Mora |
1st Vice-Commander: Orbie Estelle |
2nd Vice-Commander: Clausiel
Braly |
| Adjutant: Stanley Nye |
Finance Officer: Cecil Gambel |
Post Chaplin: Cleborn Benge |
| Historian, P/R: Barry R. Trosper |
Judge Advocate: Martin McAulay |
Sergeant-At-Arms: Robert Pisenti |
| Board Trustee: Joe Watje |
Board Trustee: Eldon Bergman |
Visiting Vets or VAVs: John Burke |
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REMEMBER BINGO
AT THE LEGION HALL
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
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Every Monday at the Legion Hall, Templeton Lions Club BINGO
4:00 pm Selling Paper, 5:30 Calling Begins
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