New Columbarium Wall dedication at Missouri Veterans Cemetery

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The keynote speaker for the event was Representative Wayne Wallingford.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Kara Bone performs the national anthem to open the ceremony.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Chaplain Madonna McDonald lead the invocation, benediction and the Patriotic Reflection.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Each and head stone and the original Columbarium wall were adorned with American Flags.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The Stoddard County Honor Guard bows their heads in prayer.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Executive Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission Paul Kirchhoff delivers his remarks.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

President of the Bloomfield Assistance League, Blair Moran, dedicates the new Columbarium Wall. DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The Stoddard County Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

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The Stoddard County Honor Guard member, Brad Williams, plays Taps.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

A new Columbarium Wall was dedicated as part of the annual Memorial Day Service at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

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