U.S. Marine Corps speaker talks about duty, honor and sacrifice
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Smith stands at attention during the pledge to the flag. The featured speaker at Georgetown’s May 26 Memorial Day ceremony is an ROTC instructor at Woodbridge High School. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Ron MacArthur
May 27, 2019
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Smith stands at attention during the pledge to the flag. The featured speaker at Georgetown’s May 26 Memorial Day ceremony is an ROTC instructor at Woodbridge High School. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
With the assistance of Boy Scout Troop 95, veterans and civic groups lay wreaths in front of the Sussex County Courthouse in honor of fallen service members. Placing a wreath is veteran Joe Valentine of Georgetown-Ellendale VFW Post 2931.
Submarine veterans Glenn Bilger, left, and Ed Simpson salute a memorial wreath.
With Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, in the background, Cathy Gorman sings the national anthem.
Georgetown Mayor William West welcomes those attending the town’s Memorial Day service.
Veterans walk onto The Circle in Georgetown at the start of the Memorial Day ceremony.