A LOOK AT THE PLACE WE CALL HOME
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Veteran's Honor Flight
"We can't all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by." ---- Will Rogers
Jane Covington was recognized for her service in the US Navy during World War II by Honor Flight, Inc. "Miss Jane" joined the WAVES in January, 1942 and was stationed in Miami, Florida as a Pharmacists Mate until her discharge in November, 1945.
On September 24, 2008, Miss Jane and 154 other Tennessee veterans and their companions were flown to Washington D.C. Miss Jane was accompanied by her nephew, Billy Cromer. After eating lunch on the White House lawn and reviewing the Men's memorial, they were taken to the World War II Memorial, which is flanked by the Washington Monument on one side and the Lincoln Memorial on the other.
After lunch, the group spent the afternoon in Arlington National Cemetery where they saw the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.
Honor Flight is a non profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – WW II survivors who we are losing at the rate of 1200 per day. Click to see some photos.
Boy Scout Troop 351
Our Scout family is Troop 351 and currently consists of 14 members. While small, our troop is one of the most active in the United States in terms of its members achieving Scouting's highest award, that of Eagle Scout. Out of our 14 members, 8 are Eagles and 2 more are actively working to attain the rank. Nationally, the average is that only 2 out of 100 attain scouting's highest rank!
We have obviously been blessed with great leaders and community support. If you would like more information on how to join or support our troop, contact Sonny Overbey.
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