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Memorial Day 2009
For over thirty years, Bellevue Memorial Park has honored our nation’s veterans each Memorial Day with a celebration of music, reverence, and fanfare. This year’s program was highlighted by guest speaker Chairman Gary Ovitt, Board of Supervisors 4th District, and SMJ John Dolly who delivered a very special Memorial Day message entitled “A Veteran Died Today.” The Ontario/Chaffey Show Band, under the direction of Jack Mercer, along with the Chaffey High School Festival Choir, provided glorious musical selections, featuring soloists Paul Harms, Brian Detwiller, Chris McAleer, Jim Bonner, and Brent Deschamp.

Families and guests showed their patriotism by waving complimentary U.S. flags provided by Bellevue Memorial Park, as local Veteran Organizations including the Veterans of Foreign War and the American Legion, posted and presented the National Colors assisted by the Ontario Police Department. A helicopter “Fly Over” provided by the Ontario Police Department followed the Show Band’s beautiful rendition of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” The 45 minute program concluded with a 21 Gun Salute and the playing of “Taps” by Officer Mike Richardson. Attendance at this year’s celebration was estimated at 750.

Bellevue Memorial Park has become an integral part of the community throughout the years, and continues its growth and expansion, serving Ontario and the surrounding communities of the Inland Empire. Bellevue Memorial Park still remains the only cemetery in Ontario, and this year celebrates 117 years of service, dedication, and compassion for our families and their loved ones.

The Board of Trustees, General Manager, staff, and grounds crew would like to thank all of the groups and organizations who participate in the program each year, as well as the community for their support in honoring our nation’s veterans.

     
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