Memorial Day 2017 Norwood, NC

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Memorial Day 2017 Norwood, NC

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We had a nice ceremony at the James P. Lowder Jr. VFW post Monday. The attendance seems to grow each year. This is the third year for my truck to be displayed there along with a fine M35 owned by Tim a Desert Storm vet who has many interesting stories. I am honored that they ask me and proud to be there for them.
Afterwards Jim the local barber gave me a history lesson on the local families who lost loved ones in WWII. Many of the families here have been around since pre-Revolutionary War days. The area is rich in history and it is always good to take a listen.

Recently the post received a fragment of P-51 rib recovered in France belonging to a Norwood pilot who was shot down and KIA.

I had a special Memorial Day as the family entrusted me as the keeper of a very special heirloom. The dress cavalry sword belonging to my wife's uncle Max. Sgt. Max Stark US Army served in both Korea and Vietnam and was awarded a special engraved dress sword for his service in 1971. I have many of his in country photos and medals. This tops off the collection. It will always be there to remind us that all gave some and some gave all...
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Re: Memorial Day 2017 Norwood, NC

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great post, great honor to you and other Vets and the townspeople. Maybe I can get up there next year.

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Excellent job David,

Great pictures also, thanks for sharing.

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I know what you mean about the turn-out growing, we seem to be an aid to Patriotism!
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David,
It looks like a great display!
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Great story and photos, David-thanks for sharing!
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Always glad to share photos of folks actually going to Veterans events and supporting the hobby. I will get a picture of that sword posted soon.
NamVet, we would love to have you for a visit.. You are close by in SC right?
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Re: Memorial Day 2017 Norwood, NC

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yup, just south of Charlotte.

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