152nd Annual Memorial Day Celebration Grafton, West Virginia

“Freedom, Flags, Red, White and Blue—Respect the soldiers that died for you”

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West Virginia’s Official Memorial Day Parade

WV National Cemeteries May 26-27, 2019

West Virginia Memorial Day Committee, Inc. • City of Grafton • Taylor County Commission

Timothy Bolyard Command Sergeant Major United States Army

Honorary Parade Marshal

Command Sergeant Major Timothy Bolyard was on his seventh deployment with the United States Army, when he sustained life threating wounds and lost his life in a roadside attack in Logar Province, Afghanistan, last September. CSM Bolyard was the Command Sergeant Major of 3rd Squadron, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, Fort Benning, Georgia. He was the highest-ranking, non-commissioned officer in his unit. In that role, CSM Bolyard was charged with the well-being of every Soldier in the Squadron, a responsibility he cherished.

Bolyard served in the United States Army for 24 years, following his enlistment in June of 1994.

He was an armor/cavalry scout senior sergeant who served as the squadron command sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade.

Throughout his two-and-a-half-decade military career, CMS Bolyard earned many awards and decorations including six Bronze Star Medals, two of them with Valor. His awards and decorations include: the Bronze Star Medal with Valor (1 OLC), Bronze Star Medal (3 OLCs), Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (5 OLCs), Army Achievement Medal (8 OLCs), Good Conduct Medal (7th award), National Defense Service Medal (with star device), and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

In addition, he earned a Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (with 4 device), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, United Nations Medal, NATO Medal (with star device), the Combat Action Badge, Drivers Badge wheel, The order of Saint George Bronze Award and is also a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.

Bolyard was a dedicated soldier, who by many accounts, had a calm demeanor and a gift for seeing what needed to be done in a difficult situation.

CMS Bolyard, or known as “Caveman� by his classmates, was a graduate of the Grafton High School Class of 1994. Immediately following graduation from GHS, he joined the United States Army. He entered OSUT training in 1994 at Fort Knox, Kentucky where he was awarded the MOS of 19D, Cavalry Scout.

Since that time, Command Sergeant Major Bolyard served in a variety of positions to include Dismounted Scout, Driver, Gunner, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Section Leader, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, Armor Branch Sergeant Major at Human Resources Command (HRC), Operations Sergeant Major at the Squadron, Brigade Combat Team and Division level, and Squadron Command Sergeant Major.

His assignments include: C Troop, 1st Squadron, 7th US Cavalry, Fort Hood, Texas; 1st Battalion 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany; 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado; 4nd Squadron, 10th US Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado; Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky; 1st Squadron, 10th US Cavalry, HHT 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Headquarters Fort Carson, Colorado; 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters and 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team 3rd Infantry Division Fort Stewart, Georgia.

CSM Bolyard leaves behind his parents, Marvin D. and Sandra Jo (Isner) Bolyard; his beloved wife Amy J. (Lynn) Bolyard, his children Preston A. Bolyard, Casey L. Settle and Melanie Rose Bryan-Brown, and three grandchildren, Alana and Jaxon Settle and Jamysen Rose Bolyard Brown, as well as many other family members and friends.

Russell Herman Sines Sergeant (Retired) US Army 80th Division, 317 Infantry

Parade Marshal

Russell Herman Sines joined the 80th Division in 1942 in the 317 Infantry. This division during World War I and World War II, was nicknamed the “Blue Ridge Division”, it was initially composed of draftees from the mid-Atlantic states of Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland . Twenty three years later, on July 15, 1942, the 80th Division was again ordered into active service. Major General Joseph Dorch Patch, the Division Commander, issued General Order No. 1 to reactivate the 80th Division. Russell was trained at Camp Phillips, near Salina, Kansas and in the California-Arizona Desert Training Center (known today as Fort Irwin).

The 80th Division set sail aboard the SS Queen Mary on July 4, 1944, landing a few days later on July 7 at Greenock, Firth of Clyde, Scotland. They proceeded south to Northwick, England via trains for additional training. Training included learning how to waterproof equipment for the upcoming channel crossing. The Division crossed the English Channel in LSTs and Liberty Ships landing in Normandy on Utah Beach shortly after noon on August 2, 1944, D-Day + 57 and assembled near St. Jores, France. A few days later on August 8, 1944, the 80th was initiated into battle when it took over the LeMans bridgehead in the XX Corps area. The Division then attacked Argentan, taking it on the 20th of August, and creating the Falaise Pocket. The U.S. Third Army, under the command of General George S. Patton liberated Argentan after eight days of violent combat against the German 9th Panzer Division and the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich.

After mopping up in the area, the 80th took part in the Third Army dash across France, cutting through Saint – Mihiel, Chalons, and Commercy, in pursuit of the retreating Germans until stopped by the lack of gasoline and other supplies at the river Seille.It was during this time, September 4th between Chalons and the Seille River that the 317th regiment had to cross Moselle River to Pont A Mousson toward the west wall of the Germans line where they encounter heavy resistance and casualties. It was at this time when Russell was hit by shrapnel in his calf and ankle. He was taken to a Red Cross tent for treatment and then on a hospital in Paris. He received a purple heart for his wounds. After the battle at Mousson the 317th Regiment infantry arrived at the Seille River November 8th, 1944.

When the Germans began their Ardennes Offensive, Russell had rejoined 317 Regiment, 80th Division from his injury as it moved north to Luxembourg slamming into the German lines Southeast of Bastogne where heavy fighting continued unto the spring. While in Bastogne, Russell ran into his brother, Junior Sines on the street who was member of the 82nd Airborne Division.

In April, the 80th Division, 317th infantry had captured Kassel, Erfurt, Weimar, Jena and Gera. It was during this time on April 10th Sargent Russell Sines received a bronze medal for bravery while fighting between Kassel and the drive on to Erfurt. On April 11th while at Erfurt Russell was offered by his commander 30 days of Rest and Relaxation back in the States. It was at this time he received instructions to report at Breckenridge, Kentucky as commanding officer for the Military Police.

The 317th Regiment proceeded on to Regensburg at the end of the month. It has been alleged that the last shot fired on the western front was in Czechoslovakia by the 80th, the last of General Patton’s divisions still in action. By V-E Day the 80th Division had amassed 289 days of combat and had captured more than 200,000 enemy soldiers.

This being the 75th anniversary of D-Day, it would be nice if the VFW and veterans of West Virginia recognize and honor a fellow native who saw a lot of action in a war that preserved our freedoms here in the United States. Russell Herman Sines represents as Tom Brokow said “Our Greatest Generation”.

Trenton Pauley

Veterans of Foreign Wars West Virginia Commander

2018-2019

Parade Marshal Speaker West Virginia National Cemetery Sunday, May 26 Trenton Pauley is a graduate of Morgantown High School with the Class of 1962.

He was commissioned as a 2nd LT AFROTC Detachment 915, WVU in May 1967. He completed his pilot training in Laredo, Texas in June of 1968.

Trenton served in the United States Air Force from 1967-1988 as an F-4 Phantom pilot from 1968-1971. He served a combat tour in Vietnam in 1971. He also served as a A-7D pilot from 1972-75, with 50 combat missions over Vietnam including Hanoi.

He also served as a Wing safety officer, flight commander, squadron commander flying 0-2 Cessna Sky Master and OT-37 Scorpion observation aircraft, commanded 8 air liaison units advising the XVIII Airborne Corps. Trenton was a United Nations Military Observer along Israeli/Lebanese, Syrian and Egyptian borders, an A-10 Warthog instructor pilot, and held positions of USAF advisor to the Kuwait Air Force and Deputy Commander of the US Military Mission to Kuwait.

Trenton’s military awards include the Distinguish Flying Cross, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, 16 Air Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with “V” device, and a United Nations Medal. He also earned the title of USAF Command Pilot and Master Parachutist.

Trenton retired from service in 1988 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He is Founding member American Legion Post 105, Fayetteville, Georgia, where he served as Post Commander.

He transferred his VFW membership to Memorial City Post 3081, where he was elected Post Commander, and earned an All State Commander award. He was also elected as District Commander, State Surgeon and has moved through the chairs to being Commander of the VFW Department of West Virginia.

Trenton is a Gold Legacy Life Member and a member of Taylor County Honor Guard and has participated in over 950 funerals plus numerous patriotic events. He volunteered to be editor of the West Virginia Veteran newspaper, has been selected to be the General Chair of Grafton’s Memorial Day activities three times, and was appointed to Taylor County Health Board serving on new building committee.

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Vicki Sanford

Veterans of Foreign Wars West Virginia Auxiliary President 2018-2019 Vicki joined the VFW Auxiliary in 2006 through the eligibility of her husband William Sanford, a decorated Veteran of the Vietnam War. He served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam and as a Drill Sergeant, before his discharge in 1969.

Vicki lives in Rainelle with her husband. She is the proud mother of a daughter, Serina Hoover, who is a Dr. of Health Psychology, residing in Los Alamitos, California, with Vicki’s 2 grandsons Brayden and Brody.

While with the Auxiliary, Vicki has served as President, Sr. Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain and Trustee. On the District level, she had served in the roles of President, Sr. Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and on the Department level, Vicki served as Sr. Vice President, Jr. Vice President, Chaplain, and Conductress.

Vicki has held positions on many Department Chairmanships including Community Service – Placed 2nd place in Division at National, Veterans & Family Support – Placed 1st in Division at National, and Veterans & Family Support – Placed 2nd in Division at National.

Vicki prides herself on her community service projects including the Pearl S Buck Foundation where she served as Secretary/Treasurer, Friends of the Library, and General Federation of Women’s Club where she has acted as President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer.

Vicki also works closely with many other local Community organizations. She is a Life Member of the Auxiliary, VFW National Home for Children and the Veteran’s Village. In her spare time, she loves to travel, read, paint, crafts, sewing and spending time with her family and friends.

It is her commitment to her husband, father and brother (both Air Force retirees) and those who have and are serving this Nation, to ensure that they are not forgotten.

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William S. “Bill” Combs Department of WV American Legion Commander 2018-2019 William “Bill” Combs was born in Charleston, West Virginia and he grew up in St. Albans, West Virginia where he attended St. Albans High School and graduated in 1961. He served in the United States Army from June 2, 1961, until June 1, 1967; with an Honorable Discharge. He is married to the former Shirley Ann Hardman. Shirley has three sons by a previous marriage: Steven, Aaron and Danny. William has one daughter and one son by a previous marriage: Ina and Gregory. They have nine grandchildren: Erika, Macy, Nicole, Katie, Leslie, Wesley, Jonathon, Stevie and Zachary.

After he left the Army, he worked for Baker Equipment Inc. for two years. Then he was employed by F. M.C. Corp. for four years. After F.M.C. closed their plant he was employed by the Boilermakers Local 667 Union for 29 years and retired in 1995. Bill and his wife reside in Point Pleasant, West Virginia where Shirley is a charter member of The New Beginnings Church. Bill has been an active member of The American Legion for 50 years. His membership started at St. Albans Post No. 73. Later, he transferred to Mason County Post 23, Point Pleasant, where he served as Post Commander, Vice Commander and on the Honor Guard and he continues to help on the Honor Guard when he is available. Another transfer to Post 31, Shinnston where he served on the House Committee and is currently serving as Assistant Sgt.-At-Arms.

On the Department Level, he served as Assistant Membership Chairman under Fred Buchanan, Department Commander 2014-2015 and as Assistance Membership Chairman, under Kenneth Smith, Department Commander 2015-2016. He served as Vice Commander, under Sherman W. Baxa Jr., Department Commander 2016-2017 and served as a volunteer membership person, under Frank Nicholson, Department Commander 2013-2014. Also, he has helped with the Oratorical Program Contest with Frank Nicholson. He is on the staff at Mountaineer Boys State and he attended the State Membership Workshop.

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On the National Level, he served on the Aerospace Committees and attended the National Membership Workshop. He is a member of the National Sgt.-At-Arms Club. He is a Paid-Up-For-Life Member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V. He is also an active member of the Sons of The American Legion., The Sons of The American Revolution and the 40&8.

Randy “Matt” Bland

Department of WV American Legion Detachment Commander 2018-2019 Randy “Matt” Bland has been a member in good standing of Squadron 28, New Martinsville for 17 years. At Squadron 28, Matt has been Commander as well as finance officer for 10 years.

He has held offices of Detachment Chaplain, District Commander, and Detachment Vice Commander. Recently he has stepped up to Detachment Commander.

Matt’s memb ership is eligible under his father, John Bland, who was a highly decorated World War II veteran.

Matt is 46 years old and has been happily married to his wife, Christy, for twelve years. Matt has two children, Seth (26), and Hannah (22). He is also a very proud grandfather of two grandsons, Liam and Mason. All are members of Squadron 28 and Unit 28. things.

Matt is an ironworker with Local 549 in Wheeling. In his “not so spare time” Matt enjoys building

The most impressive is the Wetzel County Wall of Honor that sits at the Post 28 home. He not only designed and drew blueprints for the wall, but physically labored to build this beautiful addition to his hometown. Matt wanted to find a way to properly honor veterans from Wetzel County, so he developed a plan and made it a reality.

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Rhonda L. Best Department of WV American Legion Auxiliary President 2018-2019 Rhonda has been an member of Earl Francis Unit #3, Moundsville, WV for nine years. She is eligible through her deceased father Harry Lee Croghan.

On Unit level, Rhonda has been Secretary, 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President and President. Committee levels held are Legislative, Americanism, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, Past President’s Parley, and Membership. She has worked Poker Runs, Comfort Drives, and Christmas Baskets giveaways. She has volunteered her time assisting the Legionnaires with their weekly Euchre Tournaments and monthly Texas Hold’em Tournaments.

On District level, Rhonda was Chaplain for 1st District for two years, helped for five years with the 1st District Annual Golf Scramble.

On Department level, Rhonda has held offices as Historian, Chaplain, 2nd Vice President, and 1st Vice President. She has held Committee Chairman’s of Legislative, Ways n Means, Standing Rules, Education, Policies & Procedures, and Strategic Planning.

Rhonda is employed by the West Virginia Division of Corrections, WV Correctional Industries as an Office Assistant.

She has two children, a son who has recently completed his obligation as a Corpsman in the Unites States Navy, and a daughter who is a graduate of West Liberty University, and is currently serving in law enforcement.

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Rhonda is an active member of her community and volunteers at various events helping others. Besides being a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, she is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Teresa Isensee Department of WV American Legion Central Division National Vice President 2018-2019 Teresa is a 28 year PUFL member of Walter-Nelson Unit 326 in Boyd Wisconsin, eligible through the service of her husband Steve a Vietnam Veteran. She is the parent of two daughters, Brenda and Debra, Step-Daughter Angela and Step-Son Paul, who have blessed them with 10 grandchildren.

Teresa works full time at National Presto Industries in Eau Claire as an IT Project Manager/Programmer Analyst and has been with the company for 28 years. She has served as a Village of Boyd Trustee for 8 years, served 8 years on the Chippewa County Economic Development Committee which included 2 years as Chairman, and in addition to her volunteerism with the ALA she is a member of the Boyd Chamber of Commerce, and the Boyd Lions Club.

One day in 1990 when bowling on the Monday Women’s league in her new home town of Boyd one of the Ladies she had just met through bowling, Joan Chwala, asked if she was eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary so that she could go to the State ALA bowling tournament – so that evening she went home and asked her husband if he would join the Legion so that she could become a member of the ALA, and so her Auxiliary life began.

She has served as Unit President, District President, and Department of Wisconsin President 2014-2015, with the theme of “Raise your Voice in Song for our Veterans”, emphasizing how music can heal the Mind, Body, and Soul. At the National level she has served as NEC, Central Division Poppy Chairman, and Scrapbook Chairman for Past President Diane Duscheck as well as the Rules Chairman at the 2018 National Convention.

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Jason Gainer Grade 10 Grafton High School Memorial Day Essay Winner 152 years ago, the longest continuous Memorial Day Parade in the state of West Virginia was started. People marched the great streets of Grafton to commemorate the sacrifices soldiers made for this country. Today, we still celebrate this significant sacrifice. By having the State Memorial Day parade and holding services at the National Cemeteries in Pruntytown and Grafton, we pay respect to the soldiers who died for us.

Grafton, West Virginia, is a unique place to visit. Grafton has many tourist opportunities. The first observance of Mother’s Day as in downtown Grafton. Grafton also has the only two National Cemeteries in the state. The Grafton National Cemetery is on Walnut Street in Grafton and has been in use since 1868. The West Virginia National Cemetery is in Pruntytown and was established in 1987.

The significance of Memorial Day is to honor the ones who have died for us.

More than a million soldiers died during and from the Civil War that took place during 1861 through 1865. Citizens of the Union wanted to honor the ones who had died for their country, so they established Decoration Day. In 1996, Memorial Day was made an official holiday.

Grafton, West Virginia holds many activities during this weekend. The City of Grafton has had multiple award-winning bands during the weekend that has included the country band Shenandoah. Carnival rides are also present. On the Sunday before Memorial Day, citizens gather at the West Virginia National Cemetery to honor the ones who died for them. They Taylor County Middle School Band plays the National Anthem and patriotic songs. The band provides trumpet players to play the scared song of Taps and Echo. The Taylor County Honor Guard presents a 21-gun salute. On Memorial Day, many people gather around Grafton to watch the parade. The parade lasts two hours.

There are multiple groups who participate in this parade; this includes marching bands, Shriners, dance groups, etc.

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So, when you see the flags fly all over the country, remember the soldiers who never left the battle scene. Remember the ones who must watch the sad scene of an airplane landing into the United States and the Military removing the flag-draped casket with honor. Remember the colors of the flag. The red stands for the blood that he soldiers gave for their country. The white stands for the purity of the soldier’s conscience to fight for their country. The blue represents the great power of unity. Thank you, soldiers. We will always respect your sacrifice, because we are the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

River Sipes Grade 7 Taylor County Middle School Memorial Day Essay Winner Memorial Day is a day of parades, cookouts, pool parties, but most importantly a day to honor soldiers and the sacrifices they made for our country. So many soldiers have died serving in the US military risking their lives for American’s safety. Every veteran deserves a thankful for everything they have been through helping protect us.

We also need to respect and honor the sacrifices made by the soldier’s spouse because they have to watch their husband or wife leave for battle not knowing if they will come back, and that definitely isn’t easy.

Here in Grafton we have not just one but two cemeteries. Our first cemetery was opened in 1868. It contains over 1,000 soldiers. Arthur Boreman, West Virginia’s first governor, officially dedicated it on June 14. When that cemetery was out of space, they opened a new one which is our second national cemetery. Every year we have a service at the cemeteries which helps me remember that America’s safety and freedom was not free but cost the lives of so many soldiers, and we all should be very thankful for their bravery.

In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo New York the official birthplace of Memorial Day, the day it all began. It was chosen because on May 5th they held an annual event where businesses closed and graves were decorated. Union General John A. Logan called for a official nation wide day to remember soldiers who have fallen on May 30, 1868. That date was chosen because it didn’t fall on an anniversary of any battle. Now we celebrate it on the last Monday of May. Some people don’t know this, but a national moment takes place every year on Memorial Day at 3pm. It is a great time to be thankful for the country we live in and be proud of our flag and the colors red, white and blue. Every stripe and star on our flag was because of the hard work of our soldiers and America is something to take pride in.

Something that is often over looked is how hard it is for the family that have someone in the military. A soldier leaves for the army not knowing if they will see their family again, and it is heartbreaking for a family to be told their love one is dead. It isn’t just hard for a soldier to be in the military, but it’s tough for the whole family.

Overall, I would like to say I’m very thankful for any one who served in the military. I respect your bravery and kindness, all the sacrifices you have made make you not just soldiers but heroes, I am very proud to live in America.

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John D. Garvin

Lieutenant Colonel United States Air Force Speaker Grafton National Cemetery Monday, May 25 Lieutenant Colonel John D. Garvin is a C-130H2 Instructor Navigator, Instructor Airlift Planner, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology of Leadership at the United States Military Academy-West Point.

Lt Colonel Garvin has served in a variety of command and staff assignments to include Flight Commander in the 2nd Airlift Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, NC. Next, at Fort Bragg, NC, he served as an Air Mobility Liaison Officer, a special staff position advising the Commanding General, 82d Airborne Division, on the optimal use of air mobility assets. Here, Lt Colonel Garvin had the opportunity to deploy multiple times supporting the 82d and 101st Airborne Divisions, and the I and II Marine Expeditionary Forces Forward. Lt Colonel Garvin additionally had the opportunity to serve as the Assistant Director of Operations in the Air Mobility Operations Squadron and as Executive Officer to the Commanding General of the USAF Expeditionary Center.

Prior to arriving West Point, Lt Colonel Garvin was the Air Basing Branch Chief for Air Combat Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA. Here, he provided direction and oversight of 31 programs to include the bed down of the new F-35A Joint Strike Fighter and the MQ-9 Reaper. Lt Colonel Garvin has deployed eight times in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM and Combined Joint Task Force HORN OF AFRICA. In 2002, Garvin received his Bachelor of Science degree for Mechanical Engineering at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He then went on to Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL in 2003, and in 2004, he completed the Aerospace Basic Course at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL (Residence), before attending Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL (Residence and Correspondence) in 2009.

Then, in 2009, he received a Master of Aeronautical Science degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, FL, and in 2013, he completed Air Command and Staff College (Correspondence). Finally in 2017, Lt. Colonel Garvin was awarded with a PhD in Business Administration with emphasis in Homeland Security from Northcentral University, in Scottsdale, AZ. Lt. Colonel Garvin has served on various assignments, most recently Jan 2016-Jun 2016, Executive Officer to the Commander, USAF Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ; June 2016 – June 2018- Chief, Basing Air Branch, HQ ACC/A5/8/9, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA; June 2018 - Present, Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, United States Military Academy - West Point, NY. He has seen over 2000 total hours, with 1105 of those being combat hours. Lt. Colonel Garvin has flown the T-43, T-1A, C-130E, C-130 H1 and C-130 H2 aircrafts.

He is a highly decorated service member, receiving many major awards and decorations including the 2011 Airlift Tanker Association General Paul K. Carlton Award for Valor, Air Force Recognition Ribbon, Air Force Combat Action Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), Air Medal (8OLC), Aerial Achievement Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award (7OLC), Southwest Asia Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the NATO Medal International Security Assistance Force.

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Lt. Colonel Garvin earned the rank as Second Lieutenant in December 2003, before being named First Lieutenant in December 2005. He was then made Captain in December 2007, Major in December 2013, and finally earned his current ranking in September 2018.

Jonathan Ady

Designer, Illustrator and Photographer Official Memorial Day Logo Designer North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina based designer, illustrator and photographer, Jonathan Ady, has been honing his skills in the creative arts industry for 20 years.

While Jonathan, or better known to the Grafton community as Jon, wasn’t born in Grafton, nor had the chance to graduate high school there, he did spend most of his impressionable years growing up on East Washington Street, where he realized art wasn’t just something he was good at, but something he was.

Jonathan left Grafton his freshman year of high school and while leaving was incredibly difficult, he now realizes that those experiences he had helped mold him in to the artist he is today.

A graduate of Massillon Washington High School in Ohio, Jonathan went on to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh on a visual communications scholarship, majoring in Graphic Design while minoring in Illustration. With a unique artistic style and astute technical ability, Jonathan’s commercial work for hire has been sought after to develop the image and identity of clients locally, regionally and nationally.

His extensive portfolio includes campaign strategy, branding, character design, illustration, print and product design, packaging and POS, online integration, outdoor and more. With the ability to think and produce on a level larger than life, he always exceeds the expectations of all partners and clients involved. website: www.studioei8htzero.com

instagram: @studioei8htzero

Steven Blake Deakins A tribute to his service on the West Virginia Memorial Day Committee For all of his service on the West Virginia Memorial Day Committee, this year, the committee honors Steven Blake Deakins.

Steven was born in Philippi, WV, on December 27, 1948, the son of Norman Blake and Mary Alice (Burnside) Deakins. He is married to Kitte McConnaghey Deakins, father to Crystal S. Deakins (Jacksonvile, NC) and Alexis G. Deakins (Fairmont, WV). He also has one grandchild, Kayla S. Deakins.

He graduated from Grafton High School in 1966. Following graduation, Steve worked in Kittanning, PA, before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1967, and entered basic training at Camp Lajeune, NC. Deakins completed two tours in Denang, Vietnam from 1967-1970. He then served in the Army Reserves as a Sergeant 1st Class from 1980-2000. In addition, Deakins served as a Staff Sergeant in the 363 Military police Company during Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia.

During his time in the service, Deakins accumulated several significant awards and commendations. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for honorable service during a period of national emergency. He was also awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, a Combat Action Ribbon, and a Good Conduct Medal. For his service in Operation Desert Storm, Deakins was given the Army Commendation Award.

Deakins’s service to his country and community didn’t stop with the armed services. At home, he was a Paid up for Life member of American Legion Post 12, the local Disabled American Veterans Chapter 24, the Forty and Eight Veterans Organization, and the Veterans of Foreign War Post 3081.

Deakins twice served as post Commander of American Legion Post 12 and was an active member of the Taylor County honor Guard, participating in military funerals at the National Cemeteries in Grafton.

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Through his participation in these various organizations, Deakins became an important figure in the West Virginia Memorial Day Committee. Combining his hard work and determination with the other volunteers who served on the committee, Deakins helped maintain and improve the nation’s longest continually running Memorial Day Parade.

Memorial Day Weekend Church Service Sunday, May 26, 2019 – 10:30 AM Church of the Nazarene, 169 Victory Ave. – Grafton, WV Reverend Mike Adams

Commanders & Presidents Brunch Sunday, May 26, 2019

12:30 PM Invocation Pledge of Allegiance

Brunch By

Introduction of Dignitaries Benediction

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3081 Chaplain, VFW Auxiliary 3081 All in Attendance VFW Auxiliary 3081 Chaplain, VFW Auxiliary 3081

Thirty-Second Annual Memorial Day Program West Virginia National Cemetery Sunday May 26, 2019 – 3:00 PM Musical Selections Taylor County Middle School Band Josh Chiado, Band Director Master of Ceremonies

Keith Barnes, Director West Virginia & Grafton National Cemeteries

National Anthem

Taylor County Middle School Band

Invocation

Randy Jennings, Chaplain VFW Post 3081

Welcome

Keith Barnes

National Cemetery Essay Contest Reading River Sipes, 7th Grade Taylor County Middle School 1st Place Middle School Division Choral Selections

Taylor County Middle School Choir

Introduction of Speaker

Keith Barnes

Memorial Address

Trenton Pauley, Commander Department of West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Presentation of Wreaths Veterans Organizations

Memorial Salute Taylor County Honor Guard Taps and Echo

Benediction

Miley Knotts and Christ Knotts Taylor County Middle School Band VFW Post 3081 Chaplain, Randy Jennings

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152nd Annual West Virginia Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27, 2019

Line Up Begins at 9:00 a.m. - Parade Begins 10:00 a.m.

(Vehicular traffic closed to parade route at 8:30 a.m.)

Flag raising at the International Mother’s Day Shrine - 9:00 a.m.

Performed by the Taylor County Honor Guard accompanied By the 249th Army National Guard Band Parade Co-Chairman: Scott Willis

Parade Co-Chairman: Chad Royce

Grafton City Police – Robert W. Beltner, Chief Taylor County Sheriff’s Department – Terry A. Austin, Sheriff West Virginia State Police FBI Police – Lt. Joseph Ritchie Morgantown Police Department – Rob Miranov Stonewood City Police Department – Casey Mitchell The Taylor County Honor Guard VFW Post 3081 Float Band – 249th Army National Guard Band – Morgantown Grafton Fire Department Grafton Volunteer Fire Department Taylor County Emergency Squad West Virginia Memorial Day Banner

Division I Division I Banner

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Military Order of the Purple Heart – Chapter 724 – Bob Carr, Commander Riderless Horse – Kody Norris Muffled Drum – Mason Stevens Co-Parade Marshal – Trenton Pauley Co-Parade Marshal – Russell Herman Sines Honorary Parade Marshal – Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Bolyard Caisson and Escort – WV Memorial Day Committee, Inc. 363rd Military Police Co. Float – Commanders, Presidents, Officers, WV Memorial Day Committee Float - Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 306, Morgantown, West Virginia American Legion Riders Chapter 14 Float - American Legion Mountaineer Boys State Truck - Tygart Lake State Park Foundation Bus - Louis A. Johnson Medical Center, Clarksburg, WV – Hospitalized Veterans – Wesley Walls Band – West Virginia Highlanders of Davis and Elkins College – Bruce Dillon Master of Ceremonies – John E. Whitescarver Speaker – Grafton National Cemetery Program – John D. Garvin, Lt Col, PhD, USAF Float - Tucker County Veterans Association Tucker County Veterans Association – G.I. Joe/1945 WW II Military Jeep Float – US Army Corps of Engineers, Tygart Lake Blue Knights Motorcycles West Virginia National Guard – Fairmont Elizabeth Ludington Hagans-Col. John Evans DAR Chapter

Car - Disabled American Veterans Chapter 45 Float - Warriors in the Field LTD Float – GFWC Woman’s Club of Grafton Elizabeth Ludington Hagans – Col. John Evans DAR Chapter (Daughters of American Revolution) Bartlett Funeral Home

Division II Division II Banner Car - 152nd Annual WV Memorial Day Parade Theme Winner – Payton Starkey Band – Grafton High School – Christopher Rucker, Director Float – Rotary Club of Grafton – 2019 Grafton High School Honor Students 2019 Graduating Class of Grafton High School – Joseph Findley, Jr., Principal Car - Grafton National Cemetery Essay Contest Winner – High School Division Jason Gainer 10th Grade, Grafton High School Float - Grafton High School Class of 1959 Grafton High School Class of 1967 Truck - Grafton High School Class of 1969 Truck – Grafton High School Class of 1979 Car – Grafton High School Class of 89 GHS Class of 1994 10 Year Class Reunion Float – Taylor County Association of Retired School Employees Float – Anna Jarvis Elementary School – Heather Sinclair, Principal Shelly Stead, Assistant Principal West Taylor Elementary School – Jamison Fisher, Principal Flemington Elementary School – Jeanne Gren , Principal Float - Little Shepherds Preschool Float – Little Feet Daycare & Preschool Float – Taylor County FFA Car - Little Miss Bearcat – Rozalyn Gabbert and Brooklyn Palmer Taylor County Little League Float – Taylor County Soccer Association Float – Warriors Wrestling Float – Girl Scout Troop 1596 Boy Scout Troop 6 Taylor County Youth League Float - West Virginia University Children’s Hospital Heroes 4 Higher – Batman & Batmobile Car – Annies Smiles 304 Jeep Club

Division III Division III Banner L Farm – Lisa Sapp West Virginia University Mountaineer Band – Taylor County Middle School Marching Band – Josh Chiado, Director Taylor County Middle School Students – Matthew Keener, Principal West Virginia National Cemetery Essay Contest Winner – Middle School Division River Sipes, 7th Grade, Taylor County Middle School Float - 501st Garrison Corellia Float – Calvary Baptist Church Uncle Sam – Josh Rhine Float – Taylor County Fireworks WV Grand Commandery Knights Templar Float – Spirit of Grafton Pageant Band – Davisson Brothers Band Cars – 2018 Taylor County Fair Royal Court

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Truck & Trailer - Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction and Realty Service Float – Parkview Church of the Nazarene Car - Taylor County Commission Car - Magistrate Robert Lee Bolton III Baton Group – Country Beauty Twirlers Car – Taylor County Assessor Car - City of Grafton Car - VFW #3081 Loyalty Day Queen – Mia Chambers VFW #3081 Poppy King & Queen – Evan Gidley, Hali Wood Band – Philip Barbour High School Band Fairmont State School of Nursing Float - Fairmont Senior Polar Bear Football – 2018 AA State Champs Float – Preston County Buckwheat Festival Car - Flemington Days Fair Queen – Lucky Jones Stockert Youth Drill Team 304 Jeep Club

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Division IV Division IV Banner Band – East Fairmont High School Busy Bee Band Float – Taylor Health Care Center Float – Arch Coal Leer Mine Float – Grafton Family Dentistry Baton Group – The Rising Stars Twirlettes McDonald’s of Grafton – Ronald McDonald Float – Beulah Baptist Church Float – Blueville Nazarene Church United Way of Marion and Taylor Counties Truck - Chick-fil-a Band – North Marion High School Marching Band Float – Grafton City Hospital Truck – WV Interstate Fair Queens Float – Grafton/Taylor County Health Department Band – Pittsburgh Steeline Car - Grafton Police Department – McGruff the Crime Dog Amy Summers - WV House Majority Leader Car - WV Senator – Randy E. Smith Band – Cadillac Romeos Car - WV Senator – Dave Sypolt Float – Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center Baton Corp – Upshur County Twirling Academy 304 Jeep Club

Division V Division V Banner Band - Bobby Maynard & Breakdown Band RDVIC Car – Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee Float – Quality Home Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc. Car - 2018 WV Roadkill Hostess Float/Dance Group – Rising Starz Studio Car - 2019 WV Three Rivers Festival Junior Miss Rosewood Center/Genesis Health Care

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To those who courageously gave their lives and those who bravely fight today...

Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

Christa Kinsey Taylor County Assessor

First Baptist Church of Grafton Truck - Taylor County Tie Man Float – Oak Grove Baptist Church Van – Meadowview Manor Baton Corp - Marion County Rockettes Osiris Shrine Tin Lizzie Patrol Taylor County Shrine Club Taylor County Shrine Clowns Osiris Shrine Legion of Honor Desert Caravan – Osiris Shrine Upshur County Shrine Club and Shuttle Patrol Osiris Shriners Hillbilly Clan #154 Osiris Temple Mountaineer Patrol 21 Band 304 Jeep Club

Division VI Division VI Banner *This division contains late entries/parade day entries not listed The Mountain Statesman Wyatt Turner Antique Car – Clear Mountain Bank Float - The Adventure Club Studio C Studio C Spinettes Car - Valley District Fair Jeep – Joe Bolton Myers Well Service Float – Grafton Wesleyan Holiness Church Car - WV Caring Antique Car – Robert H. Beltner 304 Jeep Club Float – Dan Frasier (Bicycle Trailer) Sharp Stable – Horses Haddix Farms - Horses Jan-Care Ambulance Service Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department Flemington Volunteer Fire Department Taylor County Emergency Squad Grafton Fire Department

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152nd Annual Memorial Day Observance Grafton National Cemetery Monday, May 27, 2019 (The program will start following the end of the Memorial Day Parade. Parents are asked to pick up their children outside the cemetery gates.)

Musical Selections

Tolling of the Bell

Grafton High School Band Christopher Rucker, Director

Master of Ceremonies

John E. Whitescarver, Treasurer, West Virginia Memorial Day Committee, Inc.

National Anthem

Grafton High School Band

Invocation

Pastor Charles “Chuck” Jeffries, New Season Assembly of God

Welcome

Newby, VFW Post #3081

Keith Barnes, Director Director West Virginia & Grafton National Cemeteries

National Cemetery Essay Contest Reading

Jason Gainer, 10th Grade Grafton High School 1st Place High School Division

Introduction of Speaker John E. Whitescarver Memorial Day Address

Lieutenant Colonel John D. Garvin, PhD USAF

Presentation of Wreaths by Veterans Organizations Presentation of Wreath by GHS Class of 1969

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Wes Moats, Tech Sargent USAF Retired Alfred Sloan, United States Navy MR3

Memorial Salute

Taps and Echo

Taylor County Honor Guard

Benediction

Pastor Charles “Chuck” Jeffries, New Season Assembly of God

Jonah Rucker and Allison Bucklew Grafton High School Band

2019 Spirit of Grafton Celebration Schedule of Events

Friday May 24th

5:00-8:00 pm – Pool Party at Grafton City Pool 5:00-6:00 pm – The Masons on Sprint Stage 6:00-10:00 pm – Gambill Amusements Carnival Open 6:00-7:30 pm – Last Year’s Model on Sprint Stage 8:00 pm – Taylor Made on Sprint Stage

Saturday May 25th 1:00-10:00 pm – Gambill Amusements Carnival Open 2:00 pm – Thriller BMX Bike Stunt Team 3:00 pm – Wild World of Animals on Sprint Stage 3:00 pm – Community Picnic sponsored by Arch Coal and the Grafton Rotary Club 3:00 – 4:30 pm Band at Toad Hall 3:00 – 6:00 pm – Barnyard Petting Zoo on grounds of Mother’s Day Shrine 4:00 pm – Mentalist Craig Karges on Sprint Stage 5:30 pm – Thriller BMX Bike Stunt Team 5:00 – 6:30 pm Humble and Kind (Band at Toad Hall) 6:30 pm – Mentalist Craig Karges on Sprint Stage 7:30 pm – Introduction of Spirit of Grafton Pageant Winners on Sprint Stage 8:00 pm – Mark Wills Concert on Mainstage downtown on Sprint Stage Fireworks will follow the concert

Sunday, May 26th 11:00 am – Car, bike and truck show sponsored by Grafton Volunteer Fire Department

Monday, May 27th 10:00 am – 152th Annual Memorial Day Parade 12:00 pm – 152th Annual Grafton National Cemetery Observance **Schedule subject to change Other activities include: Gambill Amusements, Annual Juried Art Show at Gallery 62 West, Food and craft vendors throughout downtown No alcohol, pets, skateboards, or bicycles permitted

All Gave Some; Some Gave All

The 2019 Spirit of Grafton is being sponsored by Arch Coal, Bartlett Funeral Home, Sprint Communications,State of WV, City of Grafton, Taylor County Commission, and Grafton Rotary Club 21

West Virginia Memorial Day Committee, Inc. 2019 Officers and Committees General Chairman

Robert Newby, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3081

1st Vice-Chairman

Doug Robinson, Service Officer, American Legion Post #12

Treasurer

John E. Whitescarver

General Secretary

Marsha Maier

Cemetery Program WVNC Keith Barnes, Brandy Mayle, Chad Mayle and WV National Cemetery/Grafton National Cemetery Staff Cemetery Program GNC

John E. Whitescarver, Keith Barnes, Brandy Mayle, Chad Mayle and WV National Cemetery/Grafton National Cemetery Staff

Essay Contests

Christine Miller, Taylor County Superintendent of Schools

Band Committee

Debbie Reed, Charlotte Olivo and Chad Royce

Scott Willis – Co-Chairman, Chad Royce – Co-Chairman, Mary Wagner, Parade Committee Brooke Russel Doug Robinson, Lisa Sapp, Jeff Sapp, Debbie Reed, Charlotte

Olivo, Rosa Taylor. John Taylor, Katie Hayes, WV Memorial Day Committee

and many others!

Equestrian Committee

Lisa Sapp, Jeff Sapp and Sam Poling

Committee Floats

Scott Elsey and Shelly Elsey

Publicity

Staff of the Mountain Statesman, Chad Royce and Mary Wagner

Programs

Scott Willis, Doug Robinson, Debbie Reed, Charlotte Olivo, Chad Royce, Marsha Maier, Brooke Russel and the Mountain Statesman

Ad Committee

Mountain Statesman and West Virginia Memorial Day Committee

Church Services

Reverend Mike Adams, Blueville Church of the Nazarene

Taylor County Board of Education Representative

Christine Miller, Superintendent

Sound Systems

Skip Mason, Mirage Sound Company

Floats and Float Judges

Ann Moats and Gary Moats

Baton & Dance Groups Judges Kelly Duckworth and Caitlin Duckworth

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Acknowledgments The Mountain Statesman/Nicki Skinner-Program Design Mountain Statesman, Taylor Co. Photography Club and Marcia Maier – Photos for Program Nicki Skinner – Correspondence support All businesses and individuals placing ads in the program and contributing to the Committee Grafton Fire Department Taylor County Principals, Teachers, Parents and Bus Drivers Taylor County Board of Education – Christine Miller, Superintendent Louis A. Johnson, VA Medical Center – Use of buses for WV National Cemetery Program VFW 3081 Auxiliary – Catering Brunch Taylor County Commission City of Grafton Police Chief Robert W. Beltner and Grafton City Police Taylor County EMS Grafton Floral R&R Services Sheriff Terry Austin and the Taylor Co. Sheriff’s Department Rick Reese, Butch Bias and Grafton Rotary Club – Water Distribution Taylor County DHHR Office – Use of Grounds Parade Day Elsey Construction Jerry’s Restaurant – Use of Grounds Parade Day Sheila Larew and Brandy Mayle – Wreaths for Cemetery Programs Kelly Duckworth and Caitlin Duckworth – Baton Corps Judges Kenzie Kyle and Karley Kyle – Float Judges Grafton Shop & Save Elizabeth Cather Towers Tenant Association – Coffee Call Prim & Proper 304 Jeep Club Hometown Pizza – Use of Grounds Parade Day Dr. Sherry Knotts – Use of Grounds Parade Day Harman Plaza and Blueville area businesses – Use of Grounds Parade Day West Virginia Division of Highways, Taylor County 363rd Military Police Sue Hardin and Family – Use of parking area former Elks Lodge Skip Mason, Mirage Sound Company

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The department’s work brings in two billion of federal benefits per year to West Virginia veterans. They operate 16 field and claims offices throughout the state, with staff members conducting more than 250 benefits consultations daily. Additionally, the department operates West Virginia’s State veteran’s cemetery, veterans-only homeless shelter and veterans nursing facility.

The history of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance begins in 1945. Both the number of veterans in the state and the number of benefits provided by the federal government increased dramatically at the end of the World War II. The West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs was created to assist those returning troops and make sure they could access those benefits.

To further their support to veterans, The Chapter 45 Morgantown/Fairmont Commander George Davis and Parade Representative Gary Fawley attended the West Virginia Memorial Day Committee meeting to present the committee with a check for $1,000 to help with the annual parade. Thank you for your contribution, service and for all that they do for the veterans in our area.

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Thank you to all Veterans

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Honoring all Veterans for their ultimate sacrifice!

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PAY RESPECT TO THE SOLDIERS THAT DIED FOR OUR FREEDOMS THIS

Memorial Day

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In loving memory James R. Fawcett, US Navy Past State Commander VFW & Taylor County Color Guard Member Minnie E. Fawcett, Past Dept. President VFW Auxiliary Robert M. “Pee Wee” Patterson, US Navy Familes of: Ronald & Sara Fawcett, George & Barb Watkins

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