2nd Draft of Order of Service for MMCM(SS) Harris Funeral

Order of Service (2nd Draft)
Graveside Service for Master Chief Ralph Harris
Location: Ivy Green Cemetery, Bremerton, WA
Date: October 5, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM

Prelude:  James Naismith, Piper

Welcome and Introduction:  Base Commander Dave Bowman, Bremerton Base

Opening Prayer & Remarks:  Commander Fred Borgmann, Base Chaplain

Reading:  Cowboy’s Lament

Tributes to Master Chief Ralph Harris:

Doug Harris/Dan Harris/Steve Corcoran

Prayer of Commendation:  Commander Fred Borgmann, Base Chaplain

Flag Ceremony

Flag Presentation by Naval Honor Guard and Base Honor Guard
Presentation of the Eternal Patrol Certificate by WD04 Commander Jim DeMott
21 Gun salute – VFW Honor Guard
Taps

Closing Remarks:  Commander Fred Borgmann, Base Chaplain

Benediction and Blessing: Commander Fred Borgmann, Base Chaplain

Postlude:  James Naismith, Piper