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A Grateful Nation
By RICHARD CANNON
Remembers
Memorial Day is remembered by many
people throughout our nation as a time
to pause and thank God for the men who
paid the supreme sacrifice so that our
nation could remain free and that its
people can continue to flourish in a land
of plenty.
This day was remembered by the
Craven County Veterans Council and
New Bern National Cemetery. Sunday
was the day of preparation and Monday
was the day that the citizens gathered to
pay their respect for those that had
served their country so well.
Sunday over 200 citizens visited the
National Cemetery in New Bern. They
graciously helped the Caretaker,
George Fulmore, mark the 7000 graves
rith small American flags. Mr.
'’ulmore said it was something to see as
the citizens went about the job and
completed it in less than one and half
hours. Each grave in the cemetery is
adorned with a U.S Flag to symbolize a
free nation under God.
It was noted by the director, Mr.
Oliver Creswick, that the New Bern
National Cenietery is host to over 3000
visitors per year. He further stated that
the cemetery has no Medal of Honor
recipients interred; it has males and
females, union arid no confederate
soldiers interred. New Bern National
Cemetery was established in 1867, but
has dates of death on some stones of 1862
■ which is because the remains from other
areas have been interred there. Four
states. New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut, and Massachusetts have
erected war monuments in the
cemetery. There are twenty sections in
the cemetery and nineteen of these are
in use. Space in the New Bern National
Cemetery will be used up by May 1983 if
the average of 110 per year continues to
hold. Then it will be a closed National
Cemetery. Plans are underway to
acquire property adjacent to the present
cemetery.
Monday’s program carried the
following message.
The significance of Memorial Day is
amplified by those who will always hold
dear the truths of this great Nation. The
wreaths that are placed here today are
symbols of the espirit and love of
country that veterans organizations
perpetuate in our society today. We
remember: we are grateful: and, we live
and work today for the same ideals for
which so many Americans paid the
supreme sacrifice. The spirit of our War
Dead lives forever with us. They are
remembered today by each of us.
The following were introduced as
Gold Star Parents: Mrs. Lena Caton,
Mrs. Margaret Conderman, Mrs. Mae
Herring, and Mr. & Mrs. James
Laughinghouse. The assembled group
saw the Presentation of colors,
participated in the pledge of Allegiance
and National Anthem. They heard the
Gettysburg Address and the speakers,
Lt. Col. J.D. Haynes and Senator Joseph
Thomas.
There was a Placing of Memorial
Wreaths Ceremony after which the
benediction and rifle salute were heard.
The program was closed by the sound of
Taps.
Mr. Creswick stated, “The
participation by members of the
veterans organizations in this
observance is an inspiration to all
Americans. The pride displayed in the
cordon of honor guard comprised of
representatives from all veterans
organization in the Craven County
Veterans Council is a heartening
example of the spirit of patriotism.
Thank you, all, foryour dedication.”
Hoizworth Valedictorian
Ludwig Salutatorian
Kim Hoizworth and Gail Ludwig
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Robert Jolly, Principal at West Craven High
School, announced today the names of the 1981-82
Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
Miss Kimberly Lei Hoizworth, daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. George Bartlett Hoizworth, Route 2, New Bern,
N.C., was declared Valedictorian with a four year
average of 94.026. Miss Hoizworth plans to attend
N.C. State University at Raleigh and major in
Veterinary Medicine.
(Staff Writer)
Miss Patricia Gail Ludwig, daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
James E. Ludwig, of Cove City, N.C., was declared
Salutatorian with a four year grade average of
93.944. Miss Ludwig plans to attend East Carolina
University at Greenville, N.C. and major in Nursing.
Both of these young ladies will be speaking at the
graduation exercises in Eagle Stadium at West
Craven High, School on June 11.