War memorial mural dedicated

December 6, 2011 at 1:24 p.m. | Updated December 6, 2011 at 1:24 p.m.

The military-themed mural covers the entire east side of the Post home of VFW Post 4345 in California.

In spite of a steady cold rain, dedication of the war memorial mural on the east side of the facilties of VFW Post 4345 went on mostly as planned.

Photo by Steve Keesee

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A sizable crowd gathered in the storm for the event which included a few words followed by a prayer of dedication by Dr. Peter Kurowski, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran, and short speeches by Dr. Don Vanderfeltz, Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, artist Dennis Holliday, Missouri Rep. Caleb Jones, VFW Post 4345 Vice-Commander John Schuster.

Photo by Steve Keesee

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Photo by Steve Keesee

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For more of this story check out the Dec. 7 issue of the California Democrat.