Cemeteries in Claiborne County Tennessee - Dedication Ceremonry of the Monument Recognizing the Founding of the Town of Tazewell as the County Seat, October 28, 2006
 

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Veterans Day Ceremony - November 4, 2006

Our deepest thanks to those who came out to remember our Veterans on Saturday, November 4, 2006. The event was held at the Veteran Memorial, in Tazewell, Tennessee. We would especially like to acknowledge the following for their particpation;

 

Master of Ceremonies - Scott Marlow - Claiborne County Veterans Officer and Commander of American Legion Post #109

Invocation - Major Larry Sharp
D.A.V. Chapter #35 - Captian Bill Page
Flag Bearers -V.F.W. Post #8779, D.A.V. Chapter #35 and American Legion Post #109
Claiborne County High School Band - Mike Gowan - Director
Guest Speakers - Judge John McAffee and State Senator Mike Williams
Music/Speech - Janice Derreberry
A 21 Gun Salute - The Claiborne County Honor Guard
 

Also, a hearty thanks to the Tazewell Police Department and the Tazewell Maintenance Department, Ogan Printing, The Claiborne Progress, WNTT Radio, and to all of you who could be with us that day.

 
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Various dignitaries assembled listen as State Senator Mike Williams give an address honoring our Veterans to the crowd.

L-R: Major Lee Brame, Senator Mike Williams, Joyce P. Watson, Ollie K. Ellison, Judge John McAfee, Scott Marlow - Claiborne County Veterans Officer; Ralph Smock - Vietnam 142.

L-R: Major Lee Brame, Senator Mike Williams, Joyce P. Watson, Ollie K. Ellison, Judge John McAfee, Scott Marlow - Claiborne County Veterans Officer; Ralph Smock - Vietnam 142.

Various dignitaries assembled listen as State Senator Mike Williams give an address honoring our Veterans to the crowd.

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to
assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician who has given us the right to vote.

L-R: A Member of the from Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Joe Tyler Duncan and Major Lee Brame.