This poignant photo, taken at Forest Lawn on Memorial Day 2010, shows three generations honoring deceased veterans by placing flags on their graves before the start of the Erie County American Legion’s annual ceremony.
Save The Date!
Flag Retirement Ceremony at Forest Lawn
With Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Buffalo Fire Dept., Rotary Club of Buffalo and the Erie County American Legion.
Bring your old flags for proper retirement via burning.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m.Visit www.forest-lawn.com for more information.
Program Agenda 8:30 a.m. Decoration of Graves
9:00 a.m.Commencement of Services Anthony N. Druzbik, Jr. Department Service Officer
To The Colors Military Honors
Prayer (Invocation) Richard Allein Erie County Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance Wayne Sorrentino Erie County Vice Commander
Introduction of Distinguished Guests John Siefert Past Department Vice Commander
Placing of Wreath On Monument Linda Miskell, Presidentand Short Address Erie County Auxiliary
Placing of Wreath On Monument Holly Baker, Presidentand Short Address Gold Star Mothers
Placing of Wreath On Monument Ronald Dieboldand Short Address Past Chef de Gare 40/8, Voiture #476
Principal Wreath on Spanish American Paul J. StewardAnd American Legion Monument Erie County Commander
Principal Memorial Day Address Paul J. Steward Erie County Commander
ONE MINUTE OF SILENCE
Gun Salute Erie County Military Honors
Taps Erie County Military Honors
Closing Prayer (Benediction) Richard Allein Erie County Chaplain