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Cemetery marks Veterans Day

Reader’s
by Bob Alvis
special to Aerotech News
Services
On a beautiful Veterans Day morning at Lan-
caster Cemetery, members of our community gath-
ered to celebrate and thank all who have served How to contact
and are still serving in our nation’s military. Aerotech News and Review
In the midst of the usual red, white and blue, an • E-Mail: editor@aerotechnews.com
abundance of red on the attendees brought quick • Phone: (661) 945-5634
realization that the U.S. Marine Corps was going • Fax: (661) 723-7757
to play a major part in the day’s festivities. • Website: www.aerotechnews.com
Starting with the Presentation of Colors and
the Flag Salute, the Young Marines, under the Advertising
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setting the stage for a patriotic remembrance and Email: sbueltel@aerotechnews.com
celebration. Sylvia Gaxiola sang the National An-
them, followed by Bishop Henry Hearns with the
invocation and a moment of silence. Subscriber Services
Dave Owens, chairman of the Antelope Val- Subscriptions to Aerotech News
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II Monument, at the center of the Veterans court.
The Blue Star Mothers followed by placing service
wreaths at the base of the service flags that repre- Story ideas, letters, editorials
sent all branches of the military. The Marine Corps Please send all letters and editorials to
League also placed a wreath, in remembrance of Photographs by Bob Alvis Stuart A. Ibberson, editor,
fellow Marine’s past and present who have sacri- The Young Marines Honor Guard at the 2021 Veterans Day ceremony at the Lancaster Cemetery. at editor@aerotechnews.com.
ficed in service to our country.
Vicki Fisher, from the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, then spoke about the Tomb of the special moment came when we remembered long- that their service would not be forgotten by a grate-
Unknown Soldier, which marked the 100th anni- time Valley resident and Marine, Jerry Lawrence. ful nation. Jerry is one of those diamonds that we Web Site
versary of its dedication on Veterans Day 2021. Chris Chandler, a Marine from the local Marine should all cherish, as our community was better Access the Aerotech News web
Fisher shared the rich history of the cornerstone of Corps League, spoke of Lawrence’s dedication for having him and even better being able to call site at www.aerotechnews.com
American sacrifice, the Tomb and its sacred duty and character, recalling how over the years the him ‘Neighbor.’ Jerry Lawrence passed away last Submissions for upcoming events, air
to remember all those who gave their lives but are tough Marine would bring dignity and respect to March — it is only now that we are able to join shows and museums
now only known to God and grieving families, fellow veterans who had fallen on hard times. Jerry together and celebrate his life. should be emailed to
who never got closure. Lawrence mentored many a young Marine, and The keynote speaker for the morning was Kevin editor@aerotechnews.com.
Keeping with the Marine Corps theme, a very made sure that any veteran in hospice care knew Sanders, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who served For questions concerning the web site,
from 1977-1980 in a Marine Amphibious Unit of contact the webmaster at
the 2nd Battalion/3rd Marines. Kevin is also the webmaster@aerotechnews.com.
2021 Palmdale Veteran of the year and the 2018
Vets for Veterans Veteran of the year.
Karla Archuleta followed with a reminder of Where you can get
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Cemetery. The tradition of the wreaths will return Aerotech distribution, call
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ing a Wreath for a Veteran, or volunteering to help
with the placement of wreaths on markers.
District Manager Dayle Debry did her usual Aerotech News and Review is published
great job of putting on an inspiring program and every other Friday, serving the
gave thanks to all that helped to make it happen: aerospace and defense industry of
Halley Olsen Murphy Funeral Chapel for supply- Southern California, Nevada and
ing the refreshments; Lancaster Cemetery grounds Arizona. News and ad copy deadline
crew, who keep the cemetery beautiful year-round, is noon on the Tuesday prior to
and all the volunteers who come out to place publication. The publisher assumes no
American flags on the graves of our fallen heroes. responsibility for error in ads other
It was a beautiful day of remembrance that I’m than space used. Your comments are
sure inspired those in attendance, and one that welcomed and encouraged. Write to
brought pride and respect to our men and women the address below.
in uniform and those who made the ultimate sac-
rifice for the freedoms we enjoy today.
• Publisher ....................Paul Kinison
Remembering Jerry Lawrence. • Business Manager ....... Lisa Kinison
Editor’s note: For more photographs, see Page 3. • Editor .................... Stuart Ibberson
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On the cover ... Photograph by Bob Alvis. The Lancaster Manager .....................Paul Kinison

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