Naval Retirement Ceremony of

Command Master Chief, Donald J. Holman

Schedule of Events
Prelude Music Navy Band
Arrival of official party
Parading the Colors
National Anthem
Invocation
Opening Remarks
Guest Speaker
Meritorious Services Medal
Presidential Letter
Letter of Appreciation
from Dr. Michael Savage
MCPON Letter
NASB Honor Guard
Navy Band
Father Welch
MMCS Robert Rogers
CAPT George Womack
CMDCM Aaron Shipley
CMDCM Don Holman
AOCS Mike Haga &
AWC Mark Lorish
MMCM Roger Dumont &
MMCS Robert Rogers
MMCM Roger Dumont
Father Welch
MMCM Roger Dumont
CMDCM Donald Holman
TM2 Julie Kinnck
Father Welch
MMCM Roger Dumont
MAC John Harris
Presentation to CMDCM Holman's family
Shadow Box presentation
CPO Retirement Creed
I am the American Sailor
Flag Folding ceremony
Olde Glory
Remarks
First Call
Benediction
The Watch
Post the Side boy's
Request to go ashore
 

The Retirement Ceremony in honor of Donald J. Holman, Command Master Chief, United States Navy began at 5:00pm

The ceremony began with a musical prelude by the Navy Band. The NASB Honor Guard paraded the colors followed by the National Anthem. Father Bernard Welch delivered the invocation followed by opening remarks by MMCS Robert Rogers. Guest speaker was Captain George Womack.

Captain Womack also presented Command Master Chief Holman with the meritorious services medal, the presidential letter, the letter of appreciation from Dr. Michael Savage. MCPON letter was presented by CMDCM Aaron Shipley.

The presentation to CMDCM Holman's family by CMDCM Don Holman the shadow box presentation by AOCS Mike Haga & AWC Mark Lorish. The CPO Retirement Creed was presented by MMCM Roger Dumont & MMCS Robert Rogers. I am the American Sailor was read by MMCM Roger Dumont.

The Flag Folding ceremony was read by Father Bernard Welch. Olde Glory by MMCM Roger Dumont followed by remarks by CMDCM Donald Holman. First call by TM2 Julie Kinnick. Benediction by Father Bernard Welch.

The watch by MMCM Roger Dumont, Post the sideboys MAC John Harris, Request to go ashore. The sunset evening colors / retreat by TM2 Julie Kinnick followed by the 21 gun salute by NASB Honor Guard.

The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.

The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.

The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.

The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.

The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nations motto, "In God We Trust."

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.