veterans: Memorial Day Weekend in Enterprise, AL - Monday
- 05/27/14 08:36 AM
Well, the Big Day -Memorial Day - finally arrived. I've made a few posts about some of the activities leading up to it: Veterans & Scouts placing flags at Cemetary 6,809 Flags at the Church VFW Buddy Poppies 6,809 flags....media coverage
On Monday morning, Ms. Sue and I headed down towards Dothan, Alabama to Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. It was a much bigger event than I had assumed it would be. They had one LARGE tent with a few hundred chairs in it for the Ceremony speakers and a few smaller tents for food. One local paper did a nice … (0 comments)
veterans: Memorial Day Weekend in Enterprise, AL - The Beginning of
- 05/23/14 11:15 AM
To quote from Commander Bob Cooper of our Local VFW Chapter: Q. What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? A. Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is … (0 comments)
veterans: Work Day at the VFW in Enterprise, AL
- 04/12/14 01:18 PM
Another Work Day at the John Wiley Brock Post V.F.W. (Veterans of the Foreign Wars) in Enterprise, Alabama. The "younger" gentlemen doing most of the actual work are some NCO's from Ft. Rucker (next door to Enterprise). They cut the grass, put on roofing waterproofing, filled in holes on the grounds, and dozens of miscellaneous upkeep items. The guy in the striped shirt with his wife is our State Representative, Barry Moore and his wife, Heather. He's been a regular at our functions and huge supporter, especially since he is a Veteran himself. Bob Cooper is our esteemed Post Commander … (0 comments)
Author Bio: Travis Parker, also known as "the SOLD man", is a Full Time REALTOR® and Associate Broker with Team Linda Simmons Real Estate in Enterprise, Alabama. He was stationed at nearby Ft. Rucker, and has stayed. Over the years, he has taught at the local high school and junior college, started businesses, had a daughter and grandkids, been very active in local organizations, played drums in various bands, and is now in Real Estate. His wife, Sue, is a recent Cancer Survivor and they are both active in Cancer Awareness functions.
Well, the Big Day -Memorial Day - finally arrived. I've made a few posts about some of the activities leading up to it:
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