Terrell Veterans Memorial Dedication

The inscription on the memorial:

Fallen But Not Forgotten


The Marine Corps League Detachment #1338 and the City of Terrell established this memorial on 30 May 2011 to honor all the brave men and women who have proudly served in the United States armed forces and to memorialize all who gave their lives protecting freedom around the world.


THIS MEMORIAL WAS CREATED TO HONOR ALL VETERANS


Who have made the ultimate sacrifice who have served and were fortunate enough to return home and our current veterans who have answered the call and currently protect our nation may this memorial remind future generations and our community that freedom is not free it is the sacrifice of the men and women of our community and our nation that provides the freedom in which we enjoy


LEST WE FORGET

The memorial includes the names of casualties from Terrell in World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.  It also includes the casualties of the British Flying Training School who died while training in Terrell during World War II.

Special guests included the families of the five soldiers killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.  Speakers were  Terrell Mayor Hal Richards, US Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Former State Rep Betty Brown, Marine Corps League Commandant Mike White and the Guest Speaker was World War II veteran James Lovell.

US Rep Jeb Hensarling speaks to David McNabb

More photos from the dedication have been posted to the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page.

Terrell Mayor Hal Richards reads a proclamation from Texas Gov Rick Perry

Following the dedication, the Boy Scouts retired two flags. I'll have a few photos of that ceremony tomorrow.

Sunday shorts

I found this old railroad crossing sign in Terrell. This reminds me of the kind I used to see in rural areas. Now all of the signs have bells, whistles and gates.



A few Sunday shorts:

The MLB All-Star game is in St. Louis this week. I grew up just on the Illinois side of the Mississippi river. My Mother used to drive me to the old Busch stadium drop me off before Cardinal games then pick me up after the game. I was probably 14 or 15 years old. I couldn't imagine anyone dropping their kids off now days. I remember camping out to get bleacher tickets for the game that Lou Brock collected his 3000th hit.

Sunday's Terrell Tribune is full of stories of local interest, including a potential challenger to Betty Brown's District 4 State House seat.

Cliff Gibson begins a 7 part series running every Sunday and Wednesday featuring the new football coaching staff at Terrell High School. Be sure to stop by your favorite corner store to pick up your copy of the Tribune.

Terrell Photo Walk is the 18th. Looks like we are going to have a nice turnout. There is still time to sign up, click on the banner to the right for details.

Obstructed View should be back this week.

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Vietnam Memorial Wall of Texas, Kaufman, Texas

I know I promised band pictures today, but they will have to come later in the week.

The Vietnam Memorial Wall of Texas made its way to Kaufman, Texas on Saturday. The wall has been traveling the country for the last 10 years. It was purchased by Kaufman County with the help of the American Legion, VFW, the Marine Corps League and the citizens of Kaufman County. The 4/5ths scale replica of the Washington D.C. Memorial will go on permanent display at Kaufman County Veterans Memorial. Donations are still needed, visit Kaufman Herald for a complete story and details on how to help.


State Rep. Betty Brown spoke Saturday morning. This is her reflection in the Veterans Memorial at the Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park. This is not the Vietnam Wall of Texas but one of the many monuments they have at the park.


Here is a better picture of Betty speaking. Who is that guy taking notes with a camera around his neck?

Last is a clip of Steve Doty, one of the partners who owned the wall reading a poem he wrote.



I have more photos of the crowd that I will share later in the week.