Welcome Home Sgt Bruce Dale Jones, LOD Vietnam 1972, Graveside Memorial OCT 5, 2012; 18th VSPA Reunion 2012. Page-5.


WELCOME HOME SGT BRUCE DALE JONES VSPA MEMORIAL, OCT 5, 2012 18th VSPA Reunion 2012 © 2012

Page-5 Photos submitted by: VSPA Photographer Tony Morris; Courtesy of The Evergreen Courant Newspaper; Garry T. Lee, and other VSPA Members.
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(61) The Evergreen Courant Newspaper (Evergreen Alabama) photographer records the moment.
(62) James Windham appreciates Aunt Angela McGee's words.
(63) James Windham comments on photo as Aunt Angela McGee displays framed photo and proclamation. Rev. Michael Jackson, Don Poss, and Newell Swartz look on.
(64) James Windham's photograph, taken the day after being contacted by VSPA. Composite by Don Poss.
(65) James Windham has just introduced Thurgood Marshall Middle School Principal, Ms. Lyons, from Sgt Jones former alma mater.
(65b.) Thurgood Marshall Middle School Principal, Ms. Lyons talks about Bruce Dale Jones' life goal to join the U.S. Air Force.
(66) School Principal, Ms. Lyons, talks about Bruce Jones' early school days, where his vocation never changed and always said that he wanted to join the United States Air Force.
(67) Pete Piazza, Silver Star recipient, and next VSPA President, reads an original poem by VSPA member Howard Yates: And Now We Say Goodbye, © 2006.
(68) Pete Piazza, Silver Star recipient, reads Howard Yates' poem.
(68b.) VSPA members listen as Pete Piazza reads Howard Yates' poem.
(69) Patriot Guard Riders and crew stand at ease, listening to Pete Piazza reading Howard Yates' poem.
(70) Pete Piazza comments on Howard Yates poem, and calls Aunt Angela McGee to receive framed poem.
(71) Pete Piazza presents Howard Yates' framed poem to Aunt Angela McGee, as everyone applauds.
(72) Aunt Angela McGee hugs Pete Piazza, unable to publicly comment.
(73) Howard Yates poem: And Now We Say Goodbye, © 2006.
(74) Newell Swartz comments on the memorial and the meaningful remarks that have so far caused speakers to pause momentarily to regain composure, and tears to flow by many present. Newell Swartz then recognizes the moment we have gathered for is at hand ... VSPA placing of a floral Welcome Home Sgt Jones Wreath.
(75) Patriot Guard Riders guard the processions' perimeter within Rabb Cemetery, although this day only family, friends and veterans are present.

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