BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – A Memorial Day Ceremony was held at the Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 featuring a keynote address by former Vietnam Prisoner of War, William “Bill” Robinson.
Robinson, former Captain of the United States Air Force, shared with the audience his horrific war time experiences, as well as his love for his country.
He was presented with an award of appreciation and recognition for services to the United States just prior to the rifle salute and TAPS.
A video of the ceremony containing the following events may be viewed below, along with pictures taken during the ceremony (pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them):
Posting of colors
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Posting of Wreaths
Rifle/Helmet
POW/MIA Missing Man
Keynote address by William “Bill” Robinson (former Vietnam Prisoner of War)
Rifle Salute
TAPS
Retiring of Colors
William “Bill” Robinson receives award of appreciation and recognition for services to the United States.
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