‘Who More than Self Loved Their Country’
By Gary Kulp
June 2, 2011
American legion Post 859, Newfoundland, PA offered the “Salute” at the Memorial
Day observance outside the Sterling United Methodist Church
The Historians of Sterling Township held their annual Memorial Day Observance on
Monday, May 30th, led by June Phillips, President.
Guest speaker Wayne County Commissioner Brian W. Smith gave a speech
inspiring everyone to continue the dreams for which our forefathers fought and
gave their lives. Reverend William
Henwood of the Jericho Independent Church, in his Invocation, encouraged
everyone attending to remember this solemn and sacred day by honoring those who
loved their country more than self.
The color guard from American Legion Post 859, Newfoundland, gave a gun salute
and played “Taps.” Everyone
remained silent while the American flag was raised by Donald Beemer and Roger
Swingle, and the 158 names listed on the Sterling Township Honor Roll were
respectively read aloud followed by a dignified moment of silence honoring all
veterans past and present. Gloria
Kaye sang a solo of “God Bless the U.S.A.” and Rev. Henwood delivered the
Benediction. The ceremony was held
at the front of the Veterans’ plaque located on the grounds of the United
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Route 196.