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Memorial
Day Service at Oak Grove Cemetery
Ft. Jefferson- A Memorial Day service at Oak Grove Cemetery will be
held on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. The service will begin with
Laroy Farst of the New Madison American Legion Post 245 presenting the
colors. The invocation and benediction will be given by Rev.
David Brisker of Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church. Special
music will be provided by vocalist Julie Lemon. The New Madison
Boy Scout Troop #96 will place the Memorial Day wreath.
Additionally, the guest speaker for the service will be Thomas Shaw,
who is currently serving as a Funeral Director Apprentice for Tribute
Funeral Homes. Shaw received his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural
Communications from Ohio State University and is pursuing an advanced
degree in Mortuary Science. Shaw is currently a member of the Darke
County Fairboard and volunteers as a 4-H Advisor for the Grade-A-Kids
4-H Club. Shaw is active within his local, state, and national FFA
Alumni chapters. Shaw is also an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, Greenville Knights of Columbus, Greenville Elks Lodge, and the
American Milking Shorthorn Society.
Oak Grove Cemetery is located south of Ft. Jefferson on State Route
121. In case of rain, the service will be held inside the Ft.
Jefferson United Methodist Church.
Please join us in paying tribute to those who have served and are
serving our great nation, as well as to respect and remember many loved
ones.
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