2002 Miracle Yearbook

MEMORIAL DAY Cedarville University's ROTC proudly welcomes those who were in any military ser- vices to join in Memorial chapel. On May 27,2002,in the twenty-second annual Memorial Day Chapel, the student body and surrounding community gathered to honor all those who fought and served for America's freedom. A large American flag dominated the background ofthe stage. Flags representing the Marines, Navy,Air Force,Army, and Coast Guard reminded all the people present why they had gathered. Through music, pictures, and oratories, those present remembered all people serving in the armed forces and the civilians who died to bring and keep freedom in America. Chapel began with the Symphonic Band playing a rousing rendition ofStars and Stripes Forever. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the performance and clapped along in enthusiasm. The Symphonic Band, under the 156 Chapel direction ofDr. Mike DiCuirci, performed the patriotic favorites of God Bless America and America the Beautiful. In the middle ofchapel service, time was set aside to honor all the men and women present who had served in the past or were presently serving in some aspect of the Armed Forces. Representatives from the First World War to the conflict in Afghanistan joined together on the stage. Men and women from the Army,Coast Guard, Marines,Air Force,and Navy led the entire auditorium in the Pledge ofAllegiance to the Flag. Throughout the Memorial Day Chapel, those attending were reminded that this country was built on the shoulders ofgiants, both those who framed the constitution and started this country, as well as men and women who served at home and abroad. Men and women of every military service stand to the enthusiastic applause con- gratulating their efforts. Mike DiCuirci leads the Sym- phonic Band in patriotic musical numbers to stir the "PROUD to be AMERICAN" hearts