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A Community Memorial Dedication
Ceremony in Honor of Cpl. William
Kyle Ferrell
Courtesy Photos
The communities of Thurmont A dedication sign in memory of
and Emmitsburg are hosting a Kyle will be erected by the Maryland
memorial dedication ceremony for State Highway Administration under
Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle the Catoctin Furnace Historic Trail
Ferrell, a young Marine stationed at bridge on Rt. 15.
Camp David, who lost his life by a Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird
hit-and-run driver on September 29, will unveil and present a memorial
2015, when he stopped to assist a stone in Kyle’s honor. Commander
stranded motorist on Rt.15 during a Bob White, American Legion
rain storm in Thurmont. 168, will present a tree planting.
Cpl. Ferrell was also a full A Day of Remembrance Plaque
member of his local fire department, will be presented to the family
and aspired to become a police by Commander Ed Superczynski,
officer in his hometown when his AMVETS Post 7, and a replica
service to the Marine Corps was plaque of the bridge dedication sign
completed. Remembrances told by will be presented to the family by
those who knew this young man Jack Collins of VFW 6658. A Bible,
well attested to his life of generosity signed by all, will be presented to
and service to others. the family.
The dedication ceremony will Guest speakers will include Kyle’s
be held on June 11, 2016, at the parents and hometown friends,
Memorial Park, located at 116 East fellow service personnel from Camp
Main Street in Thurmont, beginning David, state and local government
at 11:30 a.m. representatives, and representatives
Colors will be presented by the of the Veteran organizations
Color Guards of AMVETS Post 7 sponsoring the event.
and the American Legion 168. The ceremony will be followed
The National Anthem will be by a pig roast picnic at the American
performed by Thurmont residents, Legion 168 pavilion at 8 Park Lane
fourteen-year-old Jodie Eyler and in Thurmont, featuring roasted
American Legion member Dwight pork, hamburgers, hot dogs,
Reynolds. vegetable trays, salads, chips, and
water and soda. A cake walk will
also be held during the picnic.
Proceeds from contributions and
the day’s events will be presented
to the family to be donated to the
Carthage Police Department in
Carthage, North Carolina, in Kyle’s
memory.
If you would like to make a
donation to support the dedication
and memorial ceremony to honor
Cpl. Ferrell and his family, who
nurtured, loved, and lost such a
giving and kind soul, please make
checks payable to “CPL. William
Kyle Ferrell Dedication Fund” and
send to AMVETS Post #7 – Sandi
Burns, 26 Apples Church Road,
Thurmont, MD 21788.
A Community Memorial Dedication
Ceremony in Honor of Cpl. William
Kyle Ferrell
Courtesy Photos
The communities of Thurmont A dedication sign in memory of
and Emmitsburg are hosting a Kyle will be erected by the Maryland
memorial dedication ceremony for State Highway Administration under
Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle the Catoctin Furnace Historic Trail
Ferrell, a young Marine stationed at bridge on Rt. 15.
Camp David, who lost his life by a Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird
hit-and-run driver on September 29, will unveil and present a memorial
2015, when he stopped to assist a stone in Kyle’s honor. Commander
stranded motorist on Rt.15 during a Bob White, American Legion
rain storm in Thurmont. 168, will present a tree planting.
Cpl. Ferrell was also a full A Day of Remembrance Plaque
member of his local fire department, will be presented to the family
and aspired to become a police by Commander Ed Superczynski,
officer in his hometown when his AMVETS Post 7, and a replica
service to the Marine Corps was plaque of the bridge dedication sign
completed. Remembrances told by will be presented to the family by
those who knew this young man Jack Collins of VFW 6658. A Bible,
well attested to his life of generosity signed by all, will be presented to
and service to others. the family.
The dedication ceremony will Guest speakers will include Kyle’s
be held on June 11, 2016, at the parents and hometown friends,
Memorial Park, located at 116 East fellow service personnel from Camp
Main Street in Thurmont, beginning David, state and local government
at 11:30 a.m. representatives, and representatives
Colors will be presented by the of the Veteran organizations
Color Guards of AMVETS Post 7 sponsoring the event.
and the American Legion 168. The ceremony will be followed
The National Anthem will be by a pig roast picnic at the American
performed by Thurmont residents, Legion 168 pavilion at 8 Park Lane
fourteen-year-old Jodie Eyler and in Thurmont, featuring roasted
American Legion member Dwight pork, hamburgers, hot dogs,
Reynolds. vegetable trays, salads, chips, and
water and soda. A cake walk will
also be held during the picnic.
Proceeds from contributions and
the day’s events will be presented
to the family to be donated to the
Carthage Police Department in
Carthage, North Carolina, in Kyle’s
memory.
If you would like to make a
donation to support the dedication
and memorial ceremony to honor
Cpl. Ferrell and his family, who
nurtured, loved, and lost such a
giving and kind soul, please make
checks payable to “CPL. William
Kyle Ferrell Dedication Fund” and
send to AMVETS Post #7 – Sandi
Burns, 26 Apples Church Road,
Thurmont, MD 21788.
