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The following Brethren and Ladies played a role in the Founders Memorial Ceremonies for Bro. Flournoy and Bro.
Jones:
 Master of Ceremonies/“Taps” – Bro. Paul DeMerath, National Assistant Chief of Staff
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 Opening/Closing Prayers – Bro. Paul Pennybacker, Past National Commander/National 3 Vice President, NSI
 Toast to the Flag – Bro. William G. L. Turner, Past National Commander/Past National President, and Lady Patti
Turner, Grande Dame
 NSI Purposes – Bro. Pete Cauchon, National Officer of the Day (Bro. Flournoy ceremony)
 Bro. John Hillyer, National Senior Lieutenant (Bro. Jones ceremony)
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 Bro. Flournoy and Jones Biographies – Bro. Carl Diamond, Past National Commander/Nat’l 1 Vice President,
 National Commander’s Remarks/Wreath Laying Prayer/Ceremony – Bro. Randolph Geck, National Commander
 Sword Bearer – Bro. George “Fritz” McMullin, Reg. Rep (Central Area - IA, NE, SD) and Committee of 33
 Color Guard (Members of Old Hickory Camp, Fort Campbell Chapter #177)
Commander of the Guard – Bro. James Goethe
U.S. Flag Bearer – Bro. Phillip Shelton
Centennial Bennington Flag Bearer – Bro. Charles Griffin
National Commander’s Flag Bearer – Bro. Jose CostaRoca
Musket Bearers – Bro. David Sweatt and Bro. Joel Andalon
 Ceremony Photographer – Lady Carolyn Diamond, Grande Dame
 Ceremony Videographer – Lady Carol Geck, National Den Mother