Memorial Day 2003
It was a beautiful day in Augusta. The cemetery had many visitors.
- The Luttrull family held their 71st Memorial Day service.
- The American Legion played Taps and gave a 21-Gun Salute at the grave of Mike Mardis, the veteran most recently buried in the Augusta Cemetery.
- The Augusta Cemetery Association held its annual meeting.
- David Laswell was elected to the Board of Trustees as the new President.
- Lucille Thomas was elected to the Board of Trustees.
- New prices were proposed and adopted:
- Lot (Four grave spaces) changed from $150.00 to $200.00. Location selected by purchaser.
- Half-Lot (Two grave spaces) changed from $90.00 to $125.00. Location selected by trustees.
- Quarter-Lot (One grave space) changed from $50.00 to $75.00. Location selected by trustees.
- New cemetery rules were proposed and adopted:
- Interment of animals is not permitted.
- Only potted plants and flowers are permitted.
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Flags
The Board of Trustees believes that it placed a flag on every serviceman's grave. If you know of a serviceman that was not recognized, please use our Contact Us form to provide us with the details. |
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Memorial stone donated in 1993 by Elwood and Louise Bush in memory of John and Ida Bush. |
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