GEORGIA POWER EMPLOYEES HELP CLEAN UP THE CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIL PARK BEFORE PROGRAM

This is a special "Thank You" from Ronnie Pate and the entire Carroll County Memorial Park Committee - for a job well done.

WALLS OF HONOR 23 AND 24 ARE COMPLETED AND READY FOR VIEWING

This is a list of the veterans on the plaques on Wall # 23:

WALL OF HONOR  # 23
Wingard, Duane E	23-1057
Bobick, Stephen F	23-1058
Thompson, John Hoyt	23-1059
Miller, Arthur John	23-1060
Robinson, Mitchell C	23-1061
North, John M	23-1062
Walker, James W Jr	23-1063
Dean, H Arlin (Bud)	23-1064
Fordyce, Sherrell Dean	23-1065
Lee, Henry W	23-1066
Lee, Troy W	23-1067
Marlow, Chester F	23-1068
Brooks, Bernard E Sr	23-1069
Bailey, James Vince	23-1070
Jones, Clarence D	23-1071
Miles, William H	23-1072
Miles, William T	23-1073
Warren, Thomas C	23-1074
Gresko, Charles	23-1075
Denney, William C	23-1076
Watson, David	23-1077
White, Homer William Jr	23-1078
Lanier, Gary Ross	23-1079
Acree, Johnie P	23-1080
Jones, Clarence W	23-1081
Daniel, George M	23-1082
Camp, Daniel P (Dan)	23-1083
Cook, James (Fil)	23-1084
Robinson, James Foster	23-1085
Eidson, Robert C	23-1086
Chavez, Donald M	23-1087
Reed, Dennis E	23-1088
Cook, Thomas Jack	23-1089
Shadrix, George Lee	23-1090
Almodovar-Nazario, Luis Del Carmen	23-1091
Pate, Buford F	23-1092
Farmer, Clyde	23-1093
Farmer, Glynn	23-1094
Cooper, Harry L	23-1095
Simon, Samuel J	23-1096
Baskin, J Earl	23-1097
Miller, Mark W	23-1098
Norton, Oscar W	23-1099
Degaris, Irving Jr	23-1100
Simon, John P	23-1101
Gray, Sharon Glenn	23-1102
Peacock, Frank A	23-1103
Wysoczynski, Donald T	23-1104

THE NAMES ON WALL 24 ARE ON THE POST DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 "UP DATE ON WALLS OF HONOR."  Both of these Walls have been installed and veterans and their families can visit and see the wall 24/7.

WW II VETERANS HONORED

On Saturday, November 8, 2014 the CCVMP Committee planned a Veteran's Day Program to honor our veterans especially those that served during WW II. 105 were located, contacted, and invited to attend. 

Barry Gardner, LTC USA, Ret. welcomed everyone and presided during the ceremony.

Chaplain Will Smith offered the prayer.

The Carrollton High School JROTC presented the Colors.

Carlos Fuller, Jim Pack, Frank Searcy, and Tom Carrere lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.

Angie Hawksworth sang the National Anthem and God Bless America with the entire assembly joining in singing God Bless America.

Congressman Lynn Westmoreland was the keynote Speaker for the event and honored the "Greatest Generation" reminding everyone that without them the entire world would be different!

Congressman Westmoreland brought four of his seven grandchildren to witness this special gathering of WW II Veterans.  He wanted them to know about the sacrifices that were made to provide this free country where the American Dream is possible.

Bob Miller and friend played  Amazing Grace on the Bag Pipes.

Members of the JROTC from Carrollton High School were honored with the Laying of the Memorial Wreath.

The Rifle Squad from American Legion Post 143 fired volleys follow by "Taps."  The Veterans were thanked again for making the effort to come and for their service and sacrifices.  Expressions of gratitude were made to the many individuals and groups who supported the service with their time, talents, and equipment. 

Sam Pyle displayed some of his relics and they were touched by many veterans as they reminisced about their days of active duty.

Dale Robinson stands by the uniform that his father wore during he time in the military.

Dale Robinson is holding one of his guns which was part of his display - actually he would let you hold it!  Many did which brought back lots of memories.

Bill Maddox stands beside a big truck from the WW II area while wearing his father's WW II uniform.

The WW II jeep was a favorite with the children - they all had to drive just for a little while!

Barry Gardner (left) is probably thanking Daniel Jackson, from the Chamber of Commerce,  for an outstanding job well done with the speaker system.  Everyone could hear very well!

Program Chairman (and President of American Legion Post 143) Ronnie Pate (left), President Don Levans (center) and Eddie Asberry, American Legion 5th District Commander were having a little discussion after the ceremony.

Annette is seated with her veteran husband, Henry D. Tyson, Sr. - USA/Europe.

Congressman Lynn Westmoreland standing behind Mr. Chambers - USN/Atlantic - for a picture.

Frank Scott - USMC/Pacific - enjoyed the ceremony with his pretty wife Edna.

Bruce Holly and wife Rose are all smiles while enjoying the sunshine waiting for the program to start.  Seated behind Bruce is Annie Smith, wife of Chaplain Smith.

Carlos - USMC/Pacific - and Ruth Fuller walked around to view the displays after the ceremony.

Thanks for attending the ceremony to honor the "Greatest Generation" and we all are so grateful for the perfect weather conditions.  Visit the park again soon - new things are happening almost weekly!  It is a wonderful place to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed so much to keep our country free. 

GOD BLESS AMERICA 

NOVEMBER 8, 2014 - VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

VETERAN’S DAY SERVICE

CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Saturday, November 8^th, 2014 *

10:00 A.M.

HONORING CARROLL COUNTY’S LIVING

WW II VETERANS

FOR THEIR SERVICE AS THE

“GREATEST GENERATION”

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE LYNN WESTMORELAND

will be speaking

*9:30 a.m. Carroll Community Wind Ensemble

will begin playing patriotic music

NOTICE

TO REGISTER A WORLD WAR II VETERANS IN THE MEMORIAL REGISTRY IN WASHINGTON, DC GO TO:

www.wwiimemorial.com

and fill in the short form.