GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - To commemorate President Gerald R. Ford’s 105th birthday, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation will host a wreath laying ceremony at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 14.
It will take place at the tomb of the former President and fist lady Betty Ford on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Following the wreath laying, at 10 a.m., a sculpture of the first lady will be unveiled near the entrance of the museum.
The annual wreath laying ceremony will include wreathes presented on behalf of President Donald J. Trump, the Ford family, and the crew of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Members of the Ford family, and other officials and guests will offer remarks and place wreaths and floral tributes at the base of the tomb.
In addition to President Ford’s commemoration ceremony, and in honor of Betty Ford’s centennial, the Secchia Family will unveil a sculpture of the former first lady. The sculpture is the tenth in a series of sculptures for Grand Rapids Community Legends Sculpture Project.
Following the ceremonies, the Ford Presidential Museum including the special exhibit honoring the first lady, “In Step with Betty Ford: A Celebration of Her Centennial,” will be open free to public until 5 p.m.
Courtesy: Tyler Lecceadone
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