George Cleveland of New Hampshire (grandson of President Grover
Cleveland) speaks at the dedication of the World War II bench at Rotary
Park. Cleveland is pictured next to local volunteer Neva
Schroder, who was instrumental in the World War II bench.
Schroder organized the dedication ceremony that brought together
numerous veterans, presidential families and community members.
John Truman, great nephew of former President Harry S Truman speaks at
the dedication of the World War II bench that honored Truman and other
World War II veterans at Rotary Park.
Ralph Manley (City Council Member from Springfield, Missouri) visits
with Mark Dawson (Blackberry Creek Bed and Breakfast)
and Mitchell Yockelson (2008 Hubble Medal of Initiative honoree) at the
unveiling of the World War II bench.
Maggie Peterson Mancuso (Charlene Darling of the Andy Griffith show)
speaks with Nicholas W. Inman at the World War II bench dedication at
Rotary Park. Mancuso was in town as one of the 2008 honorees
on
the Missouri Walk of Fame.
