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Wellsburg church honors vets
POSTED: November 21, 2009
WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Church of the Nazarene honored active and retired military service personnel at a special service held Nov. 8.
The Young Marines presented colors. State Del. Roy Givens, D-Brooke; and state Sen. Jack Yost, D-Wellsburg; brought greetings.
A list of deceased service personnel was read prior to the playing of taps by Tammy and Jerid Withers.
The congregation sang patriotic songs, including a medley honoring all military branches.
Tom and Kim Lee read quotes from American statesmen about the importance of God in America,. State Del. Tim Ennis, D-Brooke, served as guest speaker.
Each former and current service member was presented a commemorative gift.
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