First Lt. Dempsey Bird, 87th Communications Squadron operations flight commander, walks to lay the first wreath for the Tommy B. McGuire Foundation under the P-38 Lightning in Pudgy’s Circle for the Parade of Wreaths Ceremony here, May 24. Bird hails from Elverson, Pa. The wreath laying is a tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country. Guest speakers were Brig. Gen. Scott P. Goodwin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commandant, and Lt. Col. Matthew M. Wilson, N.J. State Police deputy superintendent of investigations. The ceremony also featured a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flyover, the New Jersey State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold, and the North Hanover Township School District children’s choir.
Date Taken: | 05.24.2012 |
Date Posted: | 06.04.2012 10:10 |
Photo ID: | 593532 |
VIRIN: | 120524-F-XQ265-801 |
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Location: | JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, US |
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