Lone Star MVPA - ('04 Memorial Day Service)

Event:	Memorial Day Service, VFW Post
Date:	29-May-04
Location:	Austin, Texas
Description:	VFW Post 8925 of Del Valle/Pilot Knob sponsors this event each year at the Cook-Walden Forrest Park cemetery in Oak Hill. Scott S. brought his M38A1 and Herb T brought his GPW. The ceremony started with the Pledge of Allegiance. An introduction of the VFW post board members was done and each read a short prayer followed by the placing of an item on a park bench in memory of the sacrifices made by service men and women. Next, a reading of the General Order of 1835 was read declaring Memorial Day. A gun salute and playing of Taps rounded out the event. Afterwards, cookies and refreshments were served by representatives of Cook-Walden. After the ceremony, the WWII veterans gathered around Herb's GPW for a photo and all post-war (Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm) gathered around Scott's M38A1 for a picture as well. Webmaster comment: (not necessarily reflective of the entire club...) I try not to interject political views on this website but I've decided to change that approach on items I view as critical to our organization and society. A topic of significance noted was the fact that the majority of people in America now view Memorial Day as simply a day for the lake, a day off from work, or a day to bbq and get drunk. This is a sad reflection on the sacrifices men and women have made through the years for our freedom. If only we could begin to change the attitudes of those who take for granted what it really means to be free and to really understand the sacrifices (ie people die) made by our service people, can we appreciate what we have... Come on people, 450,000+ US men and women died in WWII alone. Show a little respect. Fly a flag, thank a vet, do something that matters...

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Herb and his WWII GPW	Scott's M38A1	Both vehicles (and a golf cart for good measure!)	The collective group in attendance...

Two WWII Veterans (August K. & Harold B.) with the GPW	Herb and the two WWII Veterans	Post-War vets (l to r Juan D., Santos F, August K., ?, Margie M. Marvin O, Rusty J, Jim C, Ray C.) around Scott's M38A1	Lest we not forget... Freedom isn't free.