Pastor T. J. Bolt and Rocky Liles (great nephew of B. R. Kirkland) begin the groundbreaking for the “Sergeant B. R. Kirkland” memorial, Oct. 15. Barry Wise, church member, observes the groundbreaking.
Photo by Phyllis Warren Recruiters from the United States Marines came for a lunch visit to Queen City High school on Monday. QC ISD was very excited to have Tanner McCarthy from the class of 2022 visit us.Tanner recently completed his basic training with
Remembering Those Who Served
Pastor T. J. Bolt of Center Grove Baptist Church located on County Road 1122 in Linden, Texas, and others participated in the groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Bolt discussed the construction plans and read the Roll Call of the seventy-two (72) veterans interred in the Center Grove Cemetery. Mr. Paul Ellinger, retired U. S. Navy, and American Legion member of the American Legion post in Atlanta, Texas, presented comments about the church’s plans to honor the service of Billy R. Kirkland and the veterans. Barry Wise read accomplishments of B. R. Kirkland’s military, American Legion service, and many patriotic services. Pastor Bolt, Rocky Liles (great nephew of B. R. Kirkland), and Barry Wise performed the groundbreaking activity. Center Grove Baptist Church and the cemetery are located in the “center” of Cass County. Our church will continue to leave a legacy of honor for American veterans. Mr. Paul Ellinger, retired U. S. Navy veteran and Atlanta American Legion member, retires and carefully folds the American flag that Billy R. Kirkland had raised at Center Grove Baptist church, February 6, 2020.