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St. Tammany Justice Center, May 25, 2009 @ 10:00am. Judge Advocate Julian Rodrigue
was the Master of Ceremony. Post 16 Chaplain Bishop Chopin Cusachs gave the Invocation and the Benediction. Advancement of
colors was performed by the Covington High Naval Jr. ROTC. The National Anthem was sung by Marie Hefte (Covington High), Unit
16 Little Miss Poppy Hanna Boss lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Julian Rodrigue introduced our honored guests. Commander Peats
gave the history of the Memorial Poppy. Aux. Pres. Diane Judice read “In
Flanders Field”. A 21 gun salute and Taps were performed by the Post 16
Honor Guard. Sponsoring Units were unable to place their beautiful wreaths
at the Memorial plaza due to inclement weather. The guest speakers were 6th District Commander Terry Sharp and Sergeant First Class Richard McSpaddin
of the Louisiana National Guard.
Marie Duracher with a floral "Poppy" umbrella takes photos of wreaths
at the Robert H. Burns American Legion Post 16 hosted Memorial Day program Monday, May 25, 2009, at the St. Tammany Justice
Center.
Judge Advocate Julian Rodrigue, Master of Ceremony
Military Order of the Purple Heart Northshore Chapter 741 Commander Louis
Seymour says a few words.
Commander Ron Ciresi of American Legion Post 47 in Ponchatoula.
American Legion Post 16 Commander Mike Peats giving the history of the Memorial
Poppy
Sergeant
First Class Richard McSpaddin of the Louisiana National Guard
6th District Commander Terry Sharp, Our Guest Speaker
Military Order of the Purple Heart Northshore Chapter 741 Commander Louis
Seymour and LAMOPH Ladies Auxiliary Unit 741 President Cynthia Kellum with MOPH Memorial Wreath.
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