Ceremony celebrates America’s independence

  • Among the groups attending the Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge were representatives of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
    Among the groups attending the Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge were representatives of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
  • Jared Ogden, left, of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), was the guest speaker for the Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge. He is shown with fellow SAR member Jack Dugger and Pam Matthews of the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
    Jared Ogden, left, of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), was the guest speaker for the Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge. He is shown with fellow SAR member Jack Dugger and Pam Matthews of the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • Bil Stodghill, left, and Ron Wallace salute during the retiring of the colors at the Independence Day celebration.
    Bil Stodghill, left, and Ron Wallace salute during the retiring of the colors at the Independence Day celebration.
    Freedom rang loud and clear across Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge Monday, July 4, as veterans and visitors celebrated America’s independence. Bill Stodghill opened the ceremony by...

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