The following is a pictorial accounting of the changes made to the landscaping and placement of a flag pole near the message board to honor Cpl. Samuel F. Pearson. Many hands and many hearts came together to complete this memorial statement. It is our hope that each time you pass by you will think of the men and woman who proudly serve our country and keep them in your prayers.

For all who pass by to read and remember and pray.

Mr. & Mrs. Randi Pearson

John Mundhenk, John Cleveland, Steve Snider, Bob Vest, Dick Harrod, Alan Miller

Bushes and more bushes to remove!

Ed Pierce goes over the plan with Steve Snider and John Cleveland.

This has to be done precisely.

Much needed to be done to prepare the area.

Now the fun begins!

John Cleveland, a master at operating the backhoe.

Making sure it is correct down to the smallest detail.

Team Work

Everyone is busy getting the job done.

Conferring to make sure it is done correctly.

Team work and trust!

Time for the cement.

Time to smooth out the cement.

Everyone has a hand in this.

Almost done.

Loading the big machinery.

Ready - set - go!

The flag pole must be straight, everyone is in on this.

Finishing touches

At long last we were ready to come together to dedicate the flag pole, plaque and remember Cpl. Samuel F. Pearson.  The choir was in place and the church was filled with many friends and relatives of Cpl. Pearson.

Here it comes.

Looking good Steve, smooth and level.

Perfectly level.

Time to clean-up.

Professional help is needed to place the flag pole.

We have lift off!

What a wonderful job these guys have done!

Time to unhook from the crane.

We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Alan gives it a little assistance.

Area in front of the message board is given a new look.

Smoothing out the area in front of the message board.

The area has been prepared for the flag pole.

Ready to lift the flag pole into place.

Team work and direction.

Nearly finished, 9-21-11

Start to finish a job well done!

The crowd gathered outside for the dedication, prayers, the pledge, and for the raising of the flag.