Event at Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park

Description

Rest Haven Celebrates Memorial Day
And Sponsors Blood Drive at
38th Annual Memorial Day Celebration

The 38th Annual Memorial Day Celebration at Rest Haven Memorial Park will offer the community a unique way to give back to those who have sacrificed so much for their country. Along with the patriotic ceremony and inspirational music, Rest Haven is partnering with the American Red Cross to sponsor a community-wide blood drive immediately following the celebration. The event will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park on Monday, May 28, 2012, with the program beginning at 10:00 a.m.

“The American Red Cross does so much for our troops and their families,” said Dewayne Cain, President and Founder of Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park. “We are proud to help support the Red Cross’ Rock ‘N Roll Up Your Sleeve initiative by sponsoring a blood drive as part of our Annual Memorial Day Celebration.” Through its Service to the Armed Forces, the American Red Cross helps military families by providing emergency communications, assistance in applying for emergency loans, and information regarding community resources. The Red Cross is uniquely equipped with the latest technology to provide an exclusive worldwide communications and support network that serves as a lifeline between military service members and their families during times of emergencies. The American Red Cross North Texas Region also participates in outreach activities throughout the community in order to promote these services. All blood donors will receive a Rock ‘N Roll t-shirt and be eligible to win a Gibson guitar. Also, each donor will receive a coupon for a free pint of Culver’s frozen custard through their “Give A Pint, Get A Pint” blood drive support program.

“There are several organizations that support Rest Haven’s Memorial Day Celebration every year,” Cain said. “The American Legion Post 117, the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard, and the Lakeshore Composite Squadron-TX 354 Civil Air Patrol will once again provide a meaningful presence at our event this year, and we simply could not do it without their help.” The Andre Family Quartet, all members of the Lakeshore Composite Squadron, will perform a special rendition of the National Anthem, and the squadron Color Guard will present the Colors. The American Legion Post 117 will present the Memorial Wreath and the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard will provide an impressive rifle salute to conclude the
program.

Patriotic music is always a crowd pleaser on Memorial Day at Rest Haven, and this year is no exception. Michael J. Manley who leads the Music and Worship Ministry at First Baptist Church Rockwall will be performing several patriotic favorites, and Rest Haven’s own Matthew Lee will provide piano music both before and after the program. Alex Dumas, a talented trumpet player for the Rowlett High School Mighty Eagle Band, will perform Taps at the close of the ceremony.

The event is free of charge and refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Seating is available, but lawn chairs are welcome and encouraged.

Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park is located at 2500 State Highway 66 East, in Rockwall, TX. For more information, or to sign up to donate blood, please contact Sharon Satterwhite at 972-771-8641.