December 2020

Page A23 DECEMBER 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A www. me s s e ng e r s t a t i o n e r y. com CONTACT YOUR MESSENGER SALES CONSULTANT TO LEARN MORE 1-800-827-5151 WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. Promo Code: 9137 Memorial Tri-Folds Remembrance Cards Tribute Thank You Cards Personalized products to have, hold, remember and share with loved ones near and far. We are here to help you serve families with our new Mail Service option. We can now easily mail personalized stationery keepsakes on behalf of your client families to all their family and friends. “Our funeral home commissioned this custom vehicle to honor and serve our fami- lies as never before,” said Edwards. “We offer this tribute in honor of loved ones and the life they have lived.” Under the hood, the vehicle has beenmod- ernized for dependability for the funeral ser- vice. It features the latest General Motors V8 LS3 Corvette engine and drivetrain technol- ogy, with common GM truck components that make for ease of use and longevity. “We are proud to be serving Mari- on County. The families using the fu- neral home have more than tripled since our warm welcome to the community in 2018. It is our honor to continue our per- sonalized service for years to come.” With less than a dozen Rosewood Prinz- ing Grand O’Vale’s in the world, Edwards stated that it was only appropriate that Marion, OH had one and he was honored to be able to have this one custom built by Rosewood Classic Coach, owned and op- erated by Richard Neal of Morrilton, AR. Central Ohio Funeral Home Brings Honor and Tribute to Loved Ones MARION,OH—Edwards Funeral Service was purchased by central Ohio native Jeff Edwards in 2018. After restoring the interior of the funeral home to make it more modern, the latest edition to the business is a 1932-era classic hearse that is capti- vating the community as it drives down the streets of Marion. The 1932-era Rosewood Prinzing has the style of a car ten years after Marion’s own President Warren G. Harding’s pres- idency ended. Forest Lawn honors Military with Virtual Veterans Day Celebration Band of the California Battalion tuba player James Briton Hendricks plays in front of Hall of Liberty The program featured a keynote speech by Stephanie Stone, Director of Veteran Affairs, County of Los Angeles and a Presi- dential proclamation by Air Force Colonel Jennifer Bergdorf and Air Force Colonel Andrew Bergdorf. Music performances featured the Band of the California Battal- ion in Civil War uniforms. “We are proud to honor the bravery and sacrifices of the United States Military this Veterans Day,” said Rodolfo Saenz, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Forest Lawn. “This year’s virtual celebration continues the traditions that have made Forest Lawn’s Veterans Day Celebration memorable, hav- ing brought this special event directly into the homes of our community members.” For more than a century, Forest Lawn has been an integral part of Southern California. Since its founding, Forest Lawn has com- mitted itself to providing outstanding ser- vice and beautiful environments for family outings, remembering loved ones and com- memorating holidays. Forest Lawn’s loca- tions in the Los Angeles, Orange and Riv- erside counties serve all faiths and cultures, and offer a wide range of celebrations and special events with competitively priced cremation and traditional funeral services throughout Southern California. GLENDALE,CA— Forest Lawn’s 61st annual Veterans Day Celebration was held virtually this year, bringing the patriotic pageantry of this beloved event directly into the home. Streaming via Facebook Live, on No- vember 11, 2020, this event honored members of the United States Military with a flyover, patriotic music, a rifle salute, an invocation, a color guard, a wreath laying, and more.