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Let's Salute Our Military! See Texans on the Battlefield!

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Let’s celebrate Memorial Day on the Back 40 by Saluting our Military on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The Institute of Texan Cultures and UTSA in association with the Smithsonian Institution proudly presents “Texans on the Battlefield”. Come and discover the historic role of Texans in the American military!

 Salute to our Military

Travel back in time and visit the Frontier Fort, engage in marching drills, observe historic firearm demonstrations, explore tactical vehicles, and interact with Texas soldiers from the American Revolution, Texas Revolution, American Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Afghanistan. This event is an overview of the role of Texans in major American conflicts throughout time. The Institute of Texan Cultures will be partnering with the Lone Star Heritage Association and retired military personnel to bring you an exciting event!

 Included with regular admission: $8 for adults (12-64); $7 for seniors (65+); $6 for children (3-11); free with membership, UTSA or Alamo Colleges identification.  For more information see Institute of Texan Cultures, or call 210-458-2300. The Institute of Texan Cultures is located downtown near HemisFair Arena at 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205-3209.

Comments(20)

Mark Loewenberg
KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
KW 561-214-0370

excellent way to celebrate our parents, grandparents, sons and daughters in our families

May 15, 2013 11:54 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Mark. I believe this event will be a huge success. What a great way to Salute and Honor our Military Members.

May 15, 2013 12:01 PM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Jerry,

Great job of posting the localism.  This is an awesome event.  These reenactments are so cool. 

May 15, 2013 12:42 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Jerry, Wonderful event especially around Memorial Day. Great localism post.

May 15, 2013 01:19 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Salute to all the people who have served their country, given their lives and sacrificed so much for America!

May 15, 2013 02:40 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Right hand firmly placed over my heart - what a great tribute!  Good for you Jerry, and thank you for your service! 

May 15, 2013 03:28 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Jerry,

Sounds like San antonio is the place to be for Memorial Day.
I will focus on keeping the rain away for you!  LOL

Have a happy day -
Lynn

May 15, 2013 04:55 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Jerry,

You are such a wonderful Ambassador.. not just for Active Rain but also for newbies, the military, your local area, keep up the great work. 

May 15, 2013 10:11 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Jerry I almost forgot that Memorial Day was coming up.  How could I forget a thing like that?

May 16, 2013 06:17 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Kevin. I think they do a great job acting and staging these events. I have it on my list for the 25th to go and check it out first hand.

May 16, 2013 08:48 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Debbie. It's hard to believe that is almost that time of year again. Not sure where all the time went.

May 16, 2013 08:49 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Noah. That's a tremendous Salute to all our Veterans everywhere.

May 16, 2013 08:49 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thank you, Jan. I appreciate your acknowledgment, and it's going to be a wonderful event to see.

May 16, 2013 11:16 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Lynn. Although we do need some Rain, it would be nice for it not to show up on the 25th for this veterans event. Have a Great Day!

May 16, 2013 11:17 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Judi. I do my Best! It's an honor to Serve others. Have a Blessed Day!

May 16, 2013 11:18 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Charita. Time has been moving quickly for many of us this year, and yes, Memorial Day will be here before you know it. Have a Wonderful Weekend!

May 16, 2013 11:19 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Jerry, This is a fun and educational event for the entire family.  I know when my son was little he would have loved to participate in an event like this. 

 

May 17, 2013 02:11 AM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Jerry, this sounds like a very interesting event and something that I would love to attend! I am looking forward to the Memorial Day Parade here in Stowe.  I am impressed with the number of wars that are being represented at this event.  I read an article recently about how there are still, I think, three people getting government subsidy from the Civil War.  I believe they were ninety something year old children of  Civil War vets.  With inflation and cost adjustment over time, I think they are getting something like $1,300 a year from the government.  Kind of interesting.

May 21, 2013 12:52 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Kathleen. These re-enactments are fun to watch. I know anyone would love to see them with all that history.

May 22, 2013 03:54 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Lisa. That is a very interesting fact that there were three beneficiaries from the Civil War are still receiving payments from the Government. I would think they would be closer to 100 years old.

BTW, I hope I get a change to see this event this weekend. I will take my camera just in case.

May 22, 2013 03:59 AM