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Indiana Bicentennial Celebration 2016

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Legacy Projects > Blue Star Memorial Marker Blue Star Memorial Marker

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The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. plans to place a Blue Star Memorial Marker on the grounds of the Capital to honor all those who have served, are serving, or will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. The 1500 garden club members throughout the state are proud to pay tribute to the dedicated service men and women who have made sacrifices so that we may live safely in Indiana. We hope to dedicate the Blue Star Memorial Marker during National Garden Week, June 5-11, 2016, and, as is customary, the dedication ceremony would include military along with civic leaders and groups.

Q&A with Legacy Project Coordinator Gerry St. Peters

What do you consider the key accomplishment of your Legacy Project?

  • Placement of a Blue Star Memorial Marker at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical
    Center in Indianapolis. The marker honors those who have served, are serving, or will
    serve in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Describe a highlight or most memorable moment related to your Legacy Project.

  • The dedication was held November 10, 2016. A 91 year old veteran and member of
    two garden clubs, Alfred Daniel Gates, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
    United States of America. Speakers included: Perry Hammock, Executive Director of
    the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, Danny Lopez, Chief of State for Indiana
    Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb, and Paul Morton, Chairman of the Indiana Blue
    Star Military Program, Inc.

How/where are you preserving information and artifacts related to your Legacy Project?

  • The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. records its history for each administration, and it is
    placed in the Manuscript Department of the Indiana State Library.

Total number of volunteers.

  • 6 actively participated, but club members throughout the state contribute to the Blue
    Star Fund.

Estimated total attendance.

  • 50.

The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. Committee for the Blue Star Memorial Marker

  • Gerry St. Peters, Indianapolis, IN, Chairman of Committee
  • Jodi Meyer, Princeton, IN, State President
  • Sue Fuhrman, Santa Claus, IN, Committee Member
  • Jayne Kesler, Peru, IN, Committee Member

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