A bugler from OBU and the VFW Post 1317 Honor Guard pose at the Brown Cemetery Veterans Memorial during a dedication ceremony on Nov. 11. The memorial includes a wall, 32-foot flag pole with the five military brances plaque, bench and “Freedom Isn’t Free” metal sign. It was spearheaded by Karen Hilditch and her brother Bobby Cearley who are now planning to place 122 wreaths on veterans graves at the cemetery, six miles west of Tecumseh. Photo provided.
This charcoal grill was donated by Lowe’s for the Fourth Annual Robert “Bob” Cearley “Ole Pro” Memorial Bowling Tournament and won by Jeremy Wilcox. The proceeds from the tournaments have gone toward youth bowlers’ scholarships, veterans’ wreaths, and a veterans’ memorial at Brown Cemetery. Photo provided.
Korea Veteran Robert “Bob” Cearley passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic and had a drive-thru funeral at Shawnee Bowl. His daughter, Karen Hilditch, has since been inspired to honor his memory with bowling tournaments, a veteran memorial at Brown Cemetery, and veterans’ wreaths. Photo provided.
Karen Hilditch of Tecumseh is determined to honor veterans like her late father, Robert “Bob” Cearley, and late husband, Chris Hilditch.
With the help of her brother Bobby Cearley, she has organized a memorial bowling tournament for the last four years, had a veterans’ memorial built at Brown Cemetery, and has been raising money for wreaths to be placed on 122 veterans’ graves...
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