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Photos: Memorial Day at Blowing Rock Park

Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015
Students of Blowing Rock Elementary were on hand for the festivities. Photos by Lonnie Webster

 

By Jesse Wood

The annual Memorial Day observance in Blowing Rock took place at the new Rotary Gazebo on Monday, May 25 in honor of veterans. Students from Blowing Rock Elementary and girl scouts from Blowing Rock Girl Scout Troop 02252 were on hand for the event.

See Lonnie Webster’s photos of the event below.

Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015
Shirley Snyder and Jim West sung pertinent songs during the event.
Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015
Shirley Snyder and Jim West
Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015
Blowing Rock Girl Scout Troop 02252 were on hand to give out free girl scout cookies.
Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015
Blowing Rock Girl Scout Troop 02252 were on hand to give out free girl scout cookies.
Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015
Former U.S. Rep. Cullie Tarleton eyeing Blowing Rock Girl Scout Troop 02252’s free girl scout cookies.
Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015
Col. Bill Parker spoke about his time in the service.
Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015
Students of Blowing Rock Elementary were on hand for the festivities.

Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015

Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015

Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015

Memorial Day in Blowing Rock NC 2015