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The color guard was provided by members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Col. Edward D. Baker Camp # 6, Eugene/Springfield, Oregon, and the Northwest Civil War Council. Taps played by Steven G. Betschart, Co. B, 71st Pennsylvania Infantry, Sons of Veterans Reserves. For a complete list of names, please see below.
They did a wonderful job, and we thank them. See pictures below of the raising of the flag, the 21 gun salute, and more. Thanks to Mr. Slavik for organizing this portion of today's events.
From left to right standing: Taylor Gobal, Phil McQueen, Ken Barr, Steve Fairman, Alan Farner, Michael D. Cowen, Steve Betschart and Mark Stevens.
Kneeling from left to right: Dave Komyate, Harold Slavik, Aaron Harris and Tony Harris. |
 Before the cemermony |
 Greetings among brothers |
 Phil McQueen |
 Raising of the flag |
 21 gun salute |
 Muskets near flagpole |
 After the ceremony |
 Group photo |
 Group photo |
hills and red gullies of mississippi send out their electric
messages, galvanizing my genes."
Attributed to Etheridge Knight
Recent Updates:
February 15, 2008:
Informal work party on Feb. 18th
December 7, 2007:
Looking for new groundskeeper, sexton
August 30, 2007:
Thanks to clean-up volunteers
April 6, 2007:
Gate open on Easter, and other announcements
March 31, 2007:
Clean Up Day - April 22nd
July 19 2006:
Grounds keeper's new phone number
July 8 2006:
Cemetery maintenance
May 26 2006:
Lots of new photos and other news
More updates
Ongoing issues:
severe vandalism: broken and/or stolen stones, more
I-5 highway expansion at or near cemetery
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