The Flag Ceremony began at 11 A.M.
The weather ended up being cooler than in past few years making it ideal.
Harold Hunt gave the invocation. |
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Ron Johnson the Secretary/Treasurer led the pledge to the flag.
Our thanks to each of the volunteers who donated their time and effort to
clean, cut and trim the cemetery. |
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The name of each veteran buried at the Mahomet Cemetery was then read by Glynda Noland.
Family members and friends placed an American flag in the flag holder on each
veteran's grave. |
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The business meeting was held before lunch.
Eldon Williams, President of the Mahomet Cemetery Association conducted the meeting.
Ron Johnson, Secretary/Treasurer
read last year's business meeting minutes and presented the financial statement.
The terms for one of the directors expired this year. Louis Insall was re-elected
for another term. |
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Harold Hunt and Ron Johnson showed pictorial map of the Mahomet, Sycamore Springs, Liveoak communities.
They are attempting to determine information on who attended school at both Sycamore Springs and Live Oak and update the map showing the
families that lived in the area during that time frame. The map will be made available once completed. |
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A Barbecue meal was available for lunch. Special thanks to those who provided
the wonderful desserts. |
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