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Photo by Richard Lykes BLUE RIDGE BUGLER: A Marine Corps honor guard played taps against the backdrop of the mountains Salmon loved at his Monday service.
By Richard Lykes
Special to the Rappahannock News
“On behalf of a grateful nation and a proud Navy, I present this flag to you in recognition of your husband’s years of honorable and faithful service to his country,” said a Marine Corps honor guard to Christopher Bur Salmon’s widow, Pat, at a moving memorial service Monday on a small hill overlooking their farm near Flint Hill.
After a brief ceremony at the home, those attending the services moved across a green hay field and up to a high spot chosen for the grave. With a full complement of eight uniformed Marines, volleys were fired and taps were sounded as the formal military ceremonies proceed t d. With the backdrop of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, the sight of the lone bugler on a hill playing the hauntingly melodious notes of this traditional military music moved many to tears.
At the hillside service, Christopher Salmon — a highlyrespected member of our community — was honored by many family and friends in a final farewell which included the acappella singing of “Ave Maria.” Earlier, Dr. Cristie Miller, a friend of the family, read “Crossing the Bar,” the classic 19th century poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson. Rev. Jenks Hobson of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Virginia officiated at the services.
A full military funeral with honors this far from Washington, D.C. seemed to be quite unusual to most and is testimony to the high esteem this former Silver Star-decorated Vietnam veteran and Lt. Colonel was held in the Marine Corps. A time of fellowship and remembrance was held at the Flint Hill Fire Hall with a buffet prepared by friends.
Chris Salmon is best remembered by legions of Rappahannock citizens who came to know him for his cheerful
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