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You are cordially invited to attend the
Memorial Dedication Ceremony for
Private Amos McKinney
United States Army
Company C, 1st Alabama Cavalry Regiment
Mustered In: Rome, Georgia on 15 December 1863
Mustered Out: Huntsville, Alabama on 20 October 1865
(Colored Union Civil War Soldier)
July 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Sykes
Cemetery
Old Moulton Road, Decatur, Alabama
Reception following
King’s Memorial United Methodist Church•702 McCartney Street NW, Decatur,
Alabama 35601
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For more information contact: |
Peggy Allen Towns
Wylheme Ragland |
(256) 345 9098
(256)
353 9267 |
The Order of Dedication
for
Private Amos McKinney
Saturday, 11 July 2009 at 1:00 pm
Magnolia - Sykes Cemetery, Decatur, Alabama
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Welcome |
The
Rev. Dr. Wylheme H. Ragland |
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Invocation |
Pastor Edward Owens |
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Greetings and Resolution |
Mayor
Don Stanford |
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Color
Guard |
1st
Alabama Cavalry
The 13th United States Colored Troops
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Austin High School ROTC |
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The
Pledge of Allegiance |
Austin
High School ROTC |
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Musical Selection |
Mr.
Floyd L. Jones, Sr. |
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Recognition of Local Dignitaries |
Mrs.
Peggy Allen Towns |
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History of Honored Soldier and His Unit |
Mrs.
Glenda McWhirter Todd |
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United
States Colored Troop Historical Moments |
1st
Sgt Norm Hill |
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“The
Black Soldiers Who Served in White Regiments.” |
Mrs.
Juanita Moss |
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Monument Review and Recognition of Family |
Mrs.
Peggy Allen Towns |
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Unveiling of Monument |
Representatives from McKinney Family |
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Dedication Prayer |
The
Rev. Dr. Ragland |
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The
Salute with Muskets |
The
Soldiers |
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Musical Selection |
“The
Battle Hymn of The Republic” |
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The
Benediction |
Pastor
Owens |
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