America's Fallen Soldiers Praised
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TUESDAY 162nd YEAR • No. 27 MAY 31, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 16 PAGES • 50¢ America’s fallen soldiers praised Millwood: ‘It is a day for respect and patriotism’ By JOYANNA LOVE remember their achievements, their honor all of those who have died in the military makes a pledge “to sup- Banner Senior Staff Writer courage, their dedication, say thank American wars,” Millwood said. port and defend the Constitution of you for their sacrifices,” said retired He said the observance was a the United States.” It was a time of recognizing those chaplain and Lt. Col. Jerry L. “holy day.” “The servicemen and women being who had sacrificed their lives, so the Millwood, U.S. Air Force Reserves. “It is a day for respect and patri- honored today came from all walks United States can have the freedoms Millwood is also the senior pastor otism,” Millwood said. “It is a day to of life, but they shared several fun- it enjoys today. at Hopewell Church of God. remember the men and the women damental qualities ... they possessed Bradley County took time to Millwood said the observance of who died in military service to courage, pride, determination, self- Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE reflect and remember during the Memorial Day first began after the defend the cause of freedom. It is a lessness and dedication to duty to JERRY MILLWOOD, Hopewell Church of Bradley County Memorial Day cere- Civil War, when wreaths were placed time to honor the courage and the continue,” Millwood said. God pastor and retired Air Force chaplain, was mony. on the soldiers’ graves. It was origi- sacrifice of those who never came The pledge each took led them to the guest speaker for the 2016 Memorial Day “We are here today to honor our nally called Decoration Day. home.” Remembrance Service. heroes, servicemen and women; to “After World War I, it expanded to He said each person who serves in See SOLDIERS, Page 13 Inside Today Veterans Funeral Honor Guard receives Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE award ROY SMITH, representing the Bradley County Braves trot home Veterans Honor Guard, speaks after accepting the Tribute given for Southeast Tennessee Veterans Home Council Bill with rare home win Norwood Veterans Service Award for the group at committed service Mallex Smith’s 3-run triple pow- the 2016 Memorial Day Remembrance Service. By JOYANNA LOVE ered the Atlanta Braves to only Banner Senior Staff Writer their third home win of 2016, against the San Francisco Giants. They have dedicated countless The Florida Gators are one of hours to ensuring that veterans four SEC baseball teams to reach have full military honors at their the NCAA tournament. After his funerals. win at Charlotte, N.C., Martin But on Monday, they were the Truex Jr. is looking for bigger and ones being honored. better things. See Sports, Pages The Bradley County Veterans 9-11. Funeral Honor Guard received the Bill Norwood Veterans Service Award, presented by the Another opinion Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE Southeast Tennessee Veterans THE BRADLEY COUNTY Veterans Honor Guard received the Southeast Home Council during the on Donald Trump Tennessee Veterans Home Council Bill Norwood Veterans Service Award at the 2016 Memorial Day ceremony at the It seems like everyone has an Memorial Day Remembrance Service. Bradley County Courthouse. opinion about presumptive “Every veteran in this country Republican nominee Donald is entitled to a military funeral, Trump, and syndicated newspa- which includes the flag draped per columnists are among the over the coffin, which is folded many. See one columnist’s per- and presented to the next of kin spective on Page 12 of today’s or a family member, the three edition. rifle salute … and the playing of Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE ‘Taps,’” said SETVHC co-chair EARNEST D. BEATY, who served in the U.S. Cid Heidel. “It is a solemn occa- Forecast Navy, was one of many officers who attended the sion. … It is a farewell to a com- 2016 Memorial Day Remembrance Service. rade, a process to begin the fam- ilies’ healing.” Heidel said the Bradley County Veterans Funeral Honor Guard had been consistent in its commitment to providing these services to veterans in Bradley County and surrounding areas. “I just want to congratulate (this group) for their act of serv- Today looks to be mostly sunny ice and what they do in recogniz- and hot, with a high near 90. ing the veterans of this country,” Tonight’s forecast calls for partly said SETVHC co-chair Mark cloudy skies, with a low around 64. Hall. Not all of the members were Wednesday should be mostly present to receive the award, but sunny, with a high near 89. those who were lined the plat- Wednesday night calls for mostly form. cloudy skies and a slight chance of Members of the group include showers or thunderstorms, with a Mary Baier, Ron Barbree, Bill low around 68. Thursday calls for Gray, Ernie Griggs, Archie partly cloudy skies and a 40 per- McDaniel, Nat Rogers, Bill cent chance of rain, with a high Singleton, Roy Smith, Charles near 89. Thursday night calls for Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE Swafford, Wayne Stovall, John KAY COX, Aldersgate Garden Club president, places flowers on the steps of the MAYOR TOM ROWLAND provides opening mostly cloudy skies and a 50 per- Thomason, Dave Wilson, Carl Bradley County Courthouse during the 2016 Memorial Day Remembrance Service’s remarks during the 2016 Memorial Day cent chance of rain, with a low tribute to wartime deceased veterans. Remembrance Service. around 66. See VETERANS, Page 13 Index Classified......................................15 Veterans eye Comics...........................................6 Editorials......................................12 Horoscope......................................6 meaning, care Obituaries.......................................2 Sports........................................9-11 TV Schedule..................................7 of the U.S. flag Weather..........................................8 By LARRY C. BOWERS Around Town Banner Staff Writer Members of area veterans organizations Judy Moore enjoying a pirate recently visited the Bradley County adventure ... Melissa Stewart Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on getting a major suntan ... Sandra Peerless Road to explain the meaning of and Centers happy to see the rest of care for the American flag. the crew return home ... AMVETS Post 13 Commander Daniel Koob Nazareth Curtis taking a lot of and Mike Dickey of the Veterans 40&8 Contributed photo vacation photos. Society headed the celebration. MEMBERS of Bradley County veterans organizations presented a program at Bradley County Healthcare and Rehabilitation Other veteran organizations represented Center. Daniel Koob, first vice commander of the Tennessee Department of AMVETS Post 13, explained various flags, while included Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Veterans 40&8 Society member Mike Dickey also spoke. At the presentation were, from left, Marilyn Nagel, of Cleveland AMVETS Post 13; Becky Pippenger, VFW Ladies Auxiliary; Regina Pawlowski, VFW Auxiliary; Juanita Cooper, American Legion Ladies See U.S. FLAG, Page 13 Auxiliary; Koob; Dickey; Gudny Avery, VFW Auxiliary; Claudia Laborosky, Elks Lodge; and Susan Lowe, Elks Lodge. 6489076 75112 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Tuesday, May 31, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 You may share your condo- Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. 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