Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing Inc.
A Memorial Service of Remembrance for military veterans laid to rest at New Bethel Cemetery was held during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Though the rain kept those attending inside New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church building, it didn't darken the mood for honoring America's fallen heroes.
“God Bless America” started the program, followed by Rev. Evertt Allen offering a prayer. Sis. Brittany Harvey read Scripture from 2 Samuel 22:2-7. Sis. LaTasha Jones recited the poem “To The Vietnam War.” Sis. Mary Madison lead the POW/MIA Ceremony, praying over the Missing Soldier Table.
Commander Ned Hill spoke briefly about America's freedom. “Freedom is not free,” he went on to say. “These men and women were willing to do what they did for us. We need to keep veterans in our prayers.” He then went on to read Psalms 91.
This annual service is a joint effort of the New Bethel AME Church family and its pastor Rev. Jimmie F. Dickey, VFW Post 251 and its Commander Ned Hill, and the VFW Unit 251 Auxiliary and its Service Member Mary Madison.
“I thank God every day for America,” said Rev. Dickey. “It's still the best country. These men and women sacrificed their lives for our freedom.”
The placing of American flags on the grave sites of these fallen heroes was done after the service and after the rain.
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