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THE 2ND ANNUAL DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE
SPRINGFIELD RIOTS OF 1908, AND THE PLACING OF WREATHS TO
COMMEMORATE THEIR DEATHS.
| Posting of the Colors | American Legion Post 809 |
| National Anthem | Lynn Gilmore |
| Invocation | Rev. Samuel Carter President of Ministerial Alliance of Springfield and Vicinity |
| Welcome | Carl E. Madison, Founder Monument 1908, Inc. |
| Opening Remarks | Braiham S. Kanu, Pres. NAACP, Springfield Branch |
| Remarks | Mayor Karen Hasara City of Springfield |
Recognition of Historical Events Memorial Marker
Ad Hoc Committee Members
| Velma Carey, Chairman | Rudy Davenport |
| Janet K. Johnson | Judy Johnson |
| Larry and Sandy Buhl | Alvera Knox |
| Bettie Allen | Carl Madison |
| Dr. J. Solomon Berm, III | Carl Oblinger |
| Grace Cross | Ed Russo |
| Enrique Unanue |
Recognition: Lindsay Harney/Amanda Staab
Recognition of Other Officials and Guest
Placing of Wreaths:
Mayor Karen Hasara Assisted By Other City and State Officials and Guests.