The White Falcon

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The White Falcon - 28.05.1971, Blaðsíða 12

The White Falcon - 28.05.1971, Blaðsíða 12
 ‘Here rests in honored glory, a soldier, known but to God’ w FRA to hold service, salute to war dead "...honor them as they would wish to be...” "On this day of commemora- tion, we pause to honor those “brave members of our armed - forces who have given the fi- nal measure of devotion to our country. "Let us honor them as they would wish to be honored — by maintaining our freedom, by striving for peace among na- tions, by giving their descen- dant# the opportunity for a better life. These are the things for which they died." MELVIN R. LAIRD Memorial Day was started back in 1868 by General John A. Lo- gan. He was Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The President at the time was Ulysses S. Grant. The Northern Lights Branch 255 of the Fleet Reserve Association will honor America's fighting men who have given their lives in the defense of freedom. The service will be Sunday af- ternoon at 1 in Andrews Theater. Rear Adm. John K. Beling, ComIDF, will be the guest speaker for the occasion. After the Memorial Day service Inside the theater, the ceremony will move outside for a 21 — gun salute to the war dead. An a- waiting helicopter will transport a memorial wreath to drop in Stakksfjordur Bay. All defense force members are cordially invited to attend the ceremony at Andrews Theater, and enjoy refreshments at the Fleet Reserve home afterwards. There will be free nursery service in the station nursery courtesy of the Fleet Reserve Association. "...stop to recognize their courage and duty,” "On this Memorial Day,1971, we pause to remember the dead of all wars for their service and sacrifice that all of us might continue to live in free- dom. As we stop to recognize their courage and duty, let us not forget that we — the liv- ing — also have a duty; a du- ty to bring together all our great and good people. From men such as we honor on Memor- ial Day canwe find the example of strength and devotion to serve that will help us meet our duties and growing obliga- tions. To succeed in this task will be to insure that our nation's honored dead shall not have served and ■ vain." Rear Adm. J. K. 12 May 28, 1971

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