VFW Post 2667

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The state of Oregon set a precedent on Veterans Day by dedicating a memorial to its casualties from Afghanistan and Iraq. Though billed as the first of a kind, Arkansas actually dedicated a memorial to its National Guard troops killed in these wars on Sept. 10, 2005. Oregon's memorial includes all residents with ties to the state. The memorial efforts, under way for two years, was conceived and launched primarily by one family - Clay and M.J. Kesterson. Their son Erik was killed in Iraq. The family raised more than $100,000 in cash and garnered $400,00 in in-kind support. the state pitched in $181,000. Located on the grounds of the Oregon VA Department on the Capital Mall in Salem, the Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial features a large fountain and an 8-foot bronze statue of a kneeling soldier with an outstretched hand. The 74 names of the soldiers and Marines killed are inscribed on a granite wall. Gary Cupp, who donated labor to complete the project and whose son is in Iraq, said, ...

The National World War II Museum, based in New Orleans, has embarked on a fundraising campaign to raise $300 million to expand the facility over five acres on two city blocks. This will create 300,000 square feet of new space. The original site began as the National D-Day Museum in 2000. For more information see www. NationalWW2Museum.org .

The day after the 65th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Newnan High School students were given what is rapidly becoming a rare opportunity. Instead of hunching over history books at their desks and viewing run-of-the-mill textbook photos commemorating the event, the students were able to study Pearl Harbor survivor Dixie Harris' personal photographs, as well as newspaper clippings from 1941. Harris, Georgia State Chairman of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Inc., was one of many veterans spanning historic eras from World War II and Korea to Vietnam and Operation Iraqi Freedom who visited the school. See the full article at www.Times-Herald.com .

School Winners: Debbie Benjamin, Darnique Campbell, Yash Raval, Traya Scott. Runners-Up: Gwen Gray, Chandler Hart, Jesse Stearns, Jessica Tucker. 3rd Place: Camielle Eaton, Ireasha Turner 4th Place: Jenna Weigand

Post Winner* Ms. Jennifer Rivers Northgate High School Runner-Up Mr. James Dodds East Coweta High School 3rd Place Ms. Miranda Sain Home School * Entry submitted to the District 4 Voice of Democracy competition.

Palmetto resident Lowell D. Chambers was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal in a Sept. 21 ceremony at the French Consulate in Atlanta. Chambers was presented the rare honor by French Consul General in Atlanta Phillippe Ardanaz. Chambers was one of only two soldiers in six Southern states to receive the honor. “This award testifies to the President of the French Republic’s high esteem for your merits and accomplishments,” said French Ambassador to the United States Jean-David Levitte in a July 25 letter. “In particular, it is a sign of France’s true and unforgettable gratitude and appreciation for your personal, precious contribution to the United States’ decisive role in the liberation of our country during World War II. The French people will never forget your courage and your devotion to the great cause of freedom.” The Legion of Honor was created by Napoleon in 1802 to acknowledge services rendered to France by persons of great merit. It bestows the title of Chevalier on its r...

Well, we had our meeting to try and re-establish a Ladies Auxiliary. After contacting the entire post membership and notifying them of the meeting, we had exactly two women show up. Unfortunately they are both already life members and don't count towards the 20 NEW members needed to re-establish. We won't be having a Ladies Auxiliary at this time.

During the Post's monthly meeting, Post 2667 voted to re-establish a Ladies Auxiliary. The next step is for the Ladies to come up with at least 20 new or former members (transfers do not count). There will be a kick-off meeting in conjunction with our next monthly meeting on Thursday, September 14th @ 7:30p at the Coweta Veterans Club. Eligibility is open to wives, widows, mothers, foster & stepmothers (who performed the duties of parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster & stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of 16 and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, half sisters, foster & stepsisters (who attained that status prior to the age of 16) of persons who were or are eligible for the VFW. Women eligible for the VFW are also eligible for the Ladies Auxiliary. Applicants must be US citizens and at least 16 years of age.

Newnan's community Memorial Day ceremonies were held on May 29 at the city park at Jackson Street and Temple Avenue, again honoring a local son who served his country. The gathering started at 11:00a in front of the Veteran's Monument. The annual observance is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2667. For the 12th year, the program was entitled "Honor All by Remembering One." Dick Stender, who has helped organize the programs during the 12 years, said the idea is to remind Cowetans how much the loss of one person, killed in action, affects a family, friends and community. "The sense of loss, when seen and heard in person, sheds light on the huge sacrifice of the million-plus Americans who died in defense of this nation," Stender said. Post Commander Jeff Carroll announced this year's honoree is Corporal Terry C. Allen Jr. Allen was killed in Vietnam on June 23, 1968, while serving with the Americal Division in one of the many desperate battles aro...

The Coweta Veterans Club was suffered extensive fire damage on July 14, 2005 was blamed on a generator, which had been used due to damage from Tropical Storm Dennis. No one was in the building at the time of the fire, and no one was injured. The Club had to suspend all Club activities including Bingo until the facility can be repaired/refurbished. More details on the fire can be found in archives of the Newnan Times-Herald .

Grantville, Georgia - Each year, for almost 50 years, VFW Post 2667 has sponsored Memorial Day ceremonies for Newnan and Coweta County. We feel great pride as we help the community remember those brave souls who died while in service of our great country. Our theme, "Honoring All by Remembering One," focuses on the lives of a few in order to bring the sacrifices of the many into better perspective. Think of the millions of families across our America who have given loved ones in the defense of freedom and justice. Treasure in your heart what you feel today so that you will always remember and honor those who have died in your place. We, the Veterans who served, thank you for joining us in honoring our fallen comrades.

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