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Memorial Day Observance set Monday
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| Members of the American GI Forum, as has become the custom in the last decade or more, gathered at the Rockport Cemetery this week and prepared to place flags at the gravesites of veterans. On hand Thursday morning, May 22, are, from left, Vicente Corpus, Richard Dominguez, and Robert Vega. Richard Covarrubias arrived shortly after the men began and helped out as well. The quartet also placed flags on gravesites at the Fulton Cemetery. Dominguez pointed out they spread out throughout the cemeteries and attempted to go row by row, however if anyone’s gravesite was missed, family members may call Dominguez at 729-8864 or 729-7144.Photo by NORMA MARTINEZ |
The City of Rockport and local veterans organizations will host their annual Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 26 at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
Rockport mayor Todd W. Pearson will serve as master of ceremonies. He will introduce dignitaries as well as the guest speaker.
The invocation and benediction will be presented by First Baptist Church Reverend Scott Jones.
The presentation of the colors will be led by Robert Vega and the posting will be conducted by the American G.I. Forum Post and Unit No. 324F, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 210, the Carl Morrison American Legion Post and Unit No. 363, the Steward-Wendell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Unit No. 3904, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Aransas County Sheriff's Office, and the City of Rockport Police Department.
The Corpus Christi Veterans Band will play the National Anthem, which will be sung by the Gospel Force, as well as other musical tributes.
American Legion Commander Don Adams will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The laying of the wreath and dedication will be completed by Sheriff Mark Gilliam and Police Chief Tim Jayroe.
This year's guest speaker is Fulton Mayor Russel Cole. He is a fifth-generation resident of Fulton and attended schools in the Aransas County Independent School District. He served his country in the United States Navy from January 1983 until January 1986 when he was honorably discharged.
After his naval service, Cole returned to Fulton, beginning a career with Bay/Berry Contracting which lasted 15 years. He went into the family tire and wrecker business until the business closed in 2005. He then began a career in real estate which continues today.
Cole was elected to two two-year terms on the Fulton Town Council and was elected mayor in 2006 and reelected in 2008 for another two-year term.
Cole's activity in community affairs includes more than 20 years service as a member of the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the board of directors of the Aransas County Medical Services Inc., a member of the Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Fulton Oysterfest committee, and member of Fulton Neighborhood Watch.
After the ceremony, refreshments will be served at the American GI Forum Hall, 1911 S. Hardee St.
Rockport mayor Todd W. Pearson will serve as master of ceremonies. He will introduce dignitaries as well as the guest speaker.
The invocation and benediction will be presented by First Baptist Church Reverend Scott Jones.
The presentation of the colors will be led by Robert Vega and the posting will be conducted by the American G.I. Forum Post and Unit No. 324F, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 210, the Carl Morrison American Legion Post and Unit No. 363, the Steward-Wendell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Unit No. 3904, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Aransas County Sheriff's Office, and the City of Rockport Police Department.
The Corpus Christi Veterans Band will play the National Anthem, which will be sung by the Gospel Force, as well as other musical tributes.
American Legion Commander Don Adams will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The laying of the wreath and dedication will be completed by Sheriff Mark Gilliam and Police Chief Tim Jayroe.
This year's guest speaker is Fulton Mayor Russel Cole. He is a fifth-generation resident of Fulton and attended schools in the Aransas County Independent School District. He served his country in the United States Navy from January 1983 until January 1986 when he was honorably discharged.
After his naval service, Cole returned to Fulton, beginning a career with Bay/Berry Contracting which lasted 15 years. He went into the family tire and wrecker business until the business closed in 2005. He then began a career in real estate which continues today.
Cole was elected to two two-year terms on the Fulton Town Council and was elected mayor in 2006 and reelected in 2008 for another two-year term.
Cole's activity in community affairs includes more than 20 years service as a member of the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the board of directors of the Aransas County Medical Services Inc., a member of the Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Fulton Oysterfest committee, and member of Fulton Neighborhood Watch.
After the ceremony, refreshments will be served at the American GI Forum Hall, 1911 S. Hardee St.
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