Clark County Press, Neillsville, Clark Co., WI

July 27, 2011, Page 10

Contact: Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Highground holds Legacy Stone placements, July 9

 July 9 was a great day at The Highground with 26 Legacy Stone placements.  The Adler family of Greenwood placed six stones for family members.

The Adler family of Greenwood gathered at The Highground July 9 to place six Legacy Stones for family members.

The Flink family placed five stones – Dad and four sons surrounding him on the walkway, with a fifth son to be added to the group soon.

The Flink family placed five Legacy Stones for their family – Dad and four sons, July 9, at The Highground

Family placements like this bring the whole family together for reunions and to honor their veteran family members, bringing awareness to those in attendance of the sacrifices made for freedom.

The Adler family also provided many of the volunteers needed to make the day special for all.  Greenwood American Legion Post #238 was on hand with a color guard, firing squad and dueling buglers, Rene Gerstner and Katie Kolano.  Kevin Gerstner led the Pledge of Allegiance and Katie Kolano led the Star Spangled Banner.  Dick Adler contacted all involved.

Dueling buglers, Katie Kolano (left) and Rene Gerstner performed at the Legacy Stone Placement Ceremony held July 9 at The Highground

A Meditation Stone was presented to Jo Anne Clark by her children as a surprise and Thank you to Jo Anne for all her dedication in bringing patriotism back. Clark is the founder of Operation Yellow Ribbon Desert Storm. During the talking circle portion of the ceremony she told those present how she felt patriotism needed a boost and soldiers needed to know America stood behind them.  Many, many care packages are put together and sent overseas by Clark’s group.

 Jo Anne Clark (center) was presented a Mediation Stone by her children as a surprise gift July 9, at The Highground (Contributed photos)