Thiel College Director of Church Relations Albert U. Gesler III '90 offers opening remarks.

President Masters offers remarks.

The Thiel College Chamber Singers provide special music during the groundbreaking ceremony.

Chamber Singers

The Rev. Col. John Woods '28, H'57, USA retired, reminisces about his days at Thiel College. Woods and his wife, Dr. Arlene Sitler Woods, provided the initial donation for the chapel.

Dr. Glen Johnson H'88 thanks Thiel College for the opportunity to name the chapel in memory of his son, David G. Johnson, who passed away in October 2002.

LaVonne Johnson offers emotional remarks about her son.

Vice President for College Advancement David J. Grober provides instructions for the groundbreaking.

Campus Pastor the Rev. Dr. Paul Baglyos offers a prayer of groundbreaking.

Glen and LaVonne Johnson

Breaking ground!

Digging in

Digging deep

The Johnsons lifting sod

Breaking ground are, from left, Ronald Anderson, board of trustee member; David Johnson's widow Sheila, and two of their three daughters; Glen and LaVonne Johnson; Dr. Brenda Ponsford; Dr. Lance Masters; Rev. Col. John Woods and wife Dr. Arlene Sitler Woods.