INVITATION: Dedication of Canine Sculpture

Freedom Defenders Veterans Memorial

INVITATION to the Dedication of Canine Sculpture

September 20, 2014        2:00 p.m. 

130 Minnesota Ave., Bemidji, MN

bemidjiveteransmemorial.org

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Program

Advance and placement of Colors

Opening remarks: Bob Aitken  -  MC

Invocation:  Chaplain Derek Claypool

Pledge of Allegiance

                     Welcome:  Rita Albrecht – Mayor City of Bemidji

“America the Beautiful”: Joe Vene

Recognition of attending Dignitaries

Introduction of Jim Paulson, Sculptor & Dedication of Canine Sculpture

Introduction of Speaker:  Deputy Tony Petrie & Canine Partner Jessie

Introduction of Speaker:  Wounded Warrior Hugh Fitzpatrick & his Service Canine Toby

Introduction of Speaker:  Brian Olson Sergeant Major Retired

Closing Prayer: Chaplain Derek Claypool

Retirement of the Colors

Hello and welcome to the Freedom Defenders Veterans Memorial Blog.
My name is Lee Coe, acting president of the committee that brought you the memorial site in Bemidji, and I will be posting stories and photos here to accompany the ongoing conversation as we honor our national and local veterans.

Thank you.