Honor Our Fallen Heros This Weekend

By Kathy Scott Thursday, May 25, 2017

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember all of those individuals who have given the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we live today.

You can help remember their sacrifice by helping several service, heritage, historical, and patriotic organizations place U.S. Flags at local cemeteries to honor veterans for Memorial Day. Some of the groups are listed below and the community is invited to help.

Monday, May 29, 8:30am

College Station Cemetery, 2530 Texas Avenue South, College Station

The flags are given by the National Sojourners. Community groups will place 887 flags. Ellen Horner, assisted by Rose Smith and  Bob & Jane Cohen, coordinates the flag memorial placements and maintains the list of veterans to honor

Monday, May 29, 8:30am
College Station Cemetery, 2530 Texas Avenue South, College Station

The flags are given by the National Sojourners. Community groups will place 887 flags. Ellen Horner, assisted by Rose Smith and  Bob & Jane Cohen, coordinates the flag memorial placements and maintains the list of veterans to honor.

Sunday, May 28, 2pm
Aggie Field of Honor, 3800 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy, College Station
Sojourners will place 119 flags.

Groups helping with flag placement include:

  • Ellen Horner, Flag Coordinator, College Station
  • Hank Salzmann, President of Brazos Valley Chapter of National Sojourners
  • Henry Hill, Secretary of Brazos Valley Chapter of National Sojourners
  • John Hale, Commander of Heroes of ’76 of National Sojourners
  • George Nelson, President of Independence Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution
  • Shawn Carlson, Regent of the La Villita Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Mary Shearer, Regent of the William Scott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Melissa Craig, Regent of Come and Take It Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Laura Harding, Senior President of Brazos De Dios Society of Children of the American Revolution
  • David Fuller, Master of Sul Ross Masonic Lodge
  • Kim Feldman, President of Texas Research Ramblers Genealogical Society
  • Ellen Fuller, Wreaths Across America College Station/Bryan/Brazos Valley Volunteer Co-Chair

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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During her 30 years marketing and managing property Kathy has helped thousands of families meet their real estate needs. Before obtaining her real-estate brokerage license Kathy specialized in single family sales and multi-family property management. In her career, she participated in multi-family and investment due diligence, market evaluations, and purchases including conventional and student properties.
During her 30 years marketing and managing property Kathy has helped thousands of families meet their real estate needs. Before obtaining her real-estate brokerage license Kathy specialized in single family sales and multi-family property management. In her career, she participated in multi-family and investment due diligence, market evaluations, and purchases including conventional and student properties.
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