MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM, MAY 29, 2021 AT THE CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

The Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park Association will hold the annual Memorial Day Program in the Park on Newnan Road in Carrollton on Saturday, May 29th.  The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. with patriotic music by the Carrollton Wind Ensemble conducted by Terry Lowery, followed by the program at 11 a.m.  The program will highlight the Park's history and honor those who made the Park one of the finest Veterans Parks in the State.  County Commission Chair, Michelle Morgan, will re-dedicate the Park.  Seating will not be provided, bring your own chair, and social distancing will be observed.

Pictured above is the "Drop Box" for USA Flags to be retired.  When your flag is not presentable any longer replace it with a new one and bring the old one to the Park and place it in this box and it will be retired with honor and respect.

 

CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ASSOCIATION MEETING APRIL 26. 2021

 

The CCVMP Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 7 p.m. in the Carroll County Veterans Building located at 1790 Stripling Chapel Road, Carrollton, GA.  The meeting will be held in the American Legion Room to permit correct social distancing.  Mask wear is encouraged.

Topics to be discussed include the wall index status, future granite purchases, and responsibilities for the May Memorial Day Ceremony.  Members are urged to attend and guests are welcome.  Membership in the Association is open to any resident of Carroll County and anyone outside the county who has ties to the county, desiring to honor Carroll County Veterans.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM CONDUCTED AT THE CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

                                               

Wreaths Across America

The McIntosh Trail Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) conducted a wreath laying ceremony at the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park on Newnan Road at 12:00 noon on Saturday December 19, 2020.

Ceremonial  Wreaths were placed at the base of the Military Service Flags and at the POW/MIA Memorial as part of the Nation wide Wreaths Across America Program . The American Heritage Girls Troop from Villa Rica and American Legion Post 143 also participated.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA - CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK - DECEMBER 9, 2020

 

The McIntosh Trail Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will conduct a wreath laying ceremony at the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park on Newnan Road at noon on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Ceremonial Wreaths will be placed at the base of the Military Service Flags and at the POW/MIA Memorial as part of the Nation wide Wreaths Across America Program.  The American Heritage Girls Troop from Villa Rica will also participate.  Social distancing and masks are required.

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR CHAPLAIN LARRY BOSWELL, TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, CCVMP ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ATTENDED.

 

These are photos from the Memorial Service for CCVMP Association Larry Boswell held at Temple Baptist Church at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

American Legion Post 143 Honor Guard Provided full Military Honors at the Service. (Barry Gardner)

                                       

CCVMP CHAPLAIN LARRY BOSWELL PASSED AWAY

It is with sadness that I report the passing of the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park (CCVMP)   Association Chaplain Larry Boswell.

 As you all know, Larry was a valued, dedicated and long time member of the Association.

 There will be a Memorial Service in his honor tomorrow, Tuesday , December 8, 2020 in the parking lot of the Temple Baptist Church. in Temple.   Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the service starting at 2:00 p.m.

 Full Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 143.

 All CCVMP Association  members are encouraged to attend to show our  respect to a great American. Veteran, Association Chaplain and Friend.

 Social Distancing and wearing of masks will be observed.

Respectfully,

Barry Gardner

President, CCVMP Association

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CONDUCTED BY MCINTOSH TRAIL MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

  WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

                                             

The McIntosh Trail Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)  will conduct a wreath laying ceremony at the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park on Newnan Road at 12:00 noon on Saturday December 19, 2020.

Ceremonial  Wreaths will be placed at the base of the Military Service Flags and at the POW/MIA Memorial as part of the Nation wide Wreaths Across America Program .  The American Heritage Girls Troop from Villa Rica will also participate.

 Social Distancing and Masks are required.