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Veterans Day - 2004
U.S.S. Estes AGC/LCC-12
Memorial Plaque Dedication Activities
U.S.S. Estes AGC/LCC-12
Veterans Day and Memorial Plaque Program
November 11, 2004
| Pledge of Allegiance: | In Unison with group standing |
| Welcome: | Helen McDonald - Nimitz Museum |
| Remarks: | Noah Joyner - Estes Association |
| Memorial Service: |
Bell Ceremony (Shipmates)
Charles Brewer Walt Craver |
| Benediction: |
Association Chaplain
Dick Steenbergen |
| Taps: | Museum Buglar |
| Unveiling of Plaque |
Commemerative Wall
Don Self Barent Gibson |
The above deceased were remembered by ringing of the bell, prayer and playing of "Taps."
Veterans Day
Plaque Dedication Address
On this day, Veterans Day, we are commemerating the installation of a services plaque to honor the services of all those who served in the USS Estes, AGC/LCC-12. Our honor further extends to the services of those in all wars and the Cold War.
We remember how men and women set aside their civilian pursuits to serve their mation's cause, defending the freedom of mankind and preserving our precious American heritage.
We believe our strength on the field of battle, on the supply lines which nourished our armed might, lay in the justice of our cause against the forces of evil. We believe our determination made us better warriors because we fought with our minds and our hearts as well as our bodies.
We recognize service to our country and her cause does not end with the termination of military service. We continue our endeavors in behalf of an honorable world peace with a feeling of profound gratitude to God, and to the men and women who gave their lives as part of the cost of this noblest of causes.
Out of blood and sweat we learned of purpose, sacrifice, tolerance, bravery, and discipline. These are solid foundation stones upon which a great nation is built. In our continuing quest for an honorable world peace we must cultivate these virtues.
And so here today, Veterans Day, we proudly dedicate our plaque on the Commemerative Wall of the "Admiral Nimitz Museum" a proud legacy of our armed service in the search for a peaceful world.
Thank you for attending and may God bless you always.
Veterans Day & Plaque Dedication Prayer
Chaplain: Dick Steenbergen
Oh God of Hosts, we bow our heads in thankfulness for the victories Thou has granted us - to us and to those peoples who have united with us to stamp out the evils of aggression, intolerance and greed.
We beseech Thee to bring the blessings of understanding to the families and friends, in this and other lands, of those who have given their lives that men may be free. Grant Oh God, the courage to so live with the family of nations around the world that the end of strife will be the beginning of enduring peace. Grant us patience in planning with our fellow men and women a world in which nations may resolve their differences by peaceful means.
Touch Thou the souls of people in every land with the enduring light of wisdom so they may form a brotherhood which will strive to further the arts of peace under laws and ethics blessed by Thy love.
Grant us now Thy continued blessing upon unity and strength, that makes victories possible in war, that we may win greater victories of peace. Amen.
| Frank & Carolyn Lance
Richard Steenbergen Horace & Jackie Bowden Walt & Nancy Craver Ray & Evelyn Cordova Frank & Donna Doyle Richard & Clara Hilgert David & Irene Kensbok Millie Kirk Barrent Gibson & Norma Oliver |
Noah Joyner
Murray & Marion Borenstein Charles & JoAnn Brewer Rich & Sharon Cherry Rev. Alvin & Doris Crooks Fred & Dorothy DeFields Dick Hogan Toney & Rose Mihelic Harry & Lois Wemmer Richard Draves Don & Rosemary Self |
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