Sunday, November 18, 2012
Local veterans were treated to a special breakfast and more.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
From the Cobb County School District Department of Communications: The students and staff at North Cobb High School led a community-wide Veterans Day honorary event at the school Monday, Nov. 12. Local veterans were treated to a special breakfast in the media center, prepared and served by the NCHS Culinary Arts class. The festivities shifted to the NCHS theater, where the audience listened to guest speakers and enjoyed patriotic music performed by the school chorus and orchestra. The program included a special ‘Fallen Warriors’ tribute to past North Cobb graduates who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Click here to watch video of the North Cobb Veterans Day program.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
The patriotic festivities included a display of student artwork.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Public schools will be one of the few government services in operation today. Tell us what you think about that.
Banks are closed today. So are post offices. But schools will still be in session. Veterans Day was Sunday, and because the holiday fell on the weekend, many entities will observe the holiday today, including the federal government, which will be giving many of its employees the day off, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Today is also a holiday for the state of Georgia, one of the 12 holidays state employees will observe this year. While most other government-related offices will be closed for the day, students this morning will be heading to classes in the Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding county school systems. Should schools be closed for Veterans Day? Tell us in the poll below. We want to hear from you. Let us know …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
It's on YouTube.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
The Palmer Middle School Chorus in nearby Kennesaw created a YouTube salute to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces for Veterans Day, the Cobb County School District Communications Department said. Click here to watch the tribute.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
It begins at 2 p.m. today at Cauble Park.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Find out how you can celebrate Veterans Day this weekend and support your local veterans by participating in the Distribution of Poppies.
Note: The City of Smyrna is holding a Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, at Brinkley Park, in addition to the Veterans Day service held by The American Legion 160 at 11 a.m. outside of the Legion office on 160 Legion Drive. This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend Spotlight features an area Veterans Day event in Smyrna where residents can show their support for local veterans. The 5th Annual Smyrna Veterans Day Service will be held this Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at Brinkley Park next to The American Legion Post 160 office at 160 Legion Drive SE in Smyrna. The event is open to the public. Residents can help support local veterans and their families by making donations at the Distribution of Poppies events by the …
Friday, October 19, 2012
This year's keynote speaker will be Richard "Dick" Bailey.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
From the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department: Join the City of Acworth on Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial to honor our nations veterans. The City of Acworth would like to say thank you to those who have faithfully served their country as well as those who are now serving. Acworth is honored to have these brave men and women living in our community and what better way to honor them than to host a Veterans Day Ceremony. This year's keynote speaker will be Richard "Dick" Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a First Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corp from 1942-1946, completed a tour of 65 Missions in a B-26 Bomber and was the recipient of two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 13 Air Medals, …
Monday, November 14, 2011
A Veterans Day ceremony was held at Patriots Point to honor those who have served their country.
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- Angela Chao
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Monday, November 14, 2011
More than 100 veterans and community members came together at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, home of the Veterans Memorial, to honor those who have faithfully served their country as well as those who are now serving. Students with the JROTC Units at North Cobb High School and Allatoona High School, as well as the North Cobb Christian School Chorus also attended and presented at the ceremony. The keynote speaker was Col. David Grant, who's retired from the U.S. Air Force. Grant said it is important for people to not only remember those who lost their lives for others' freedom, but also pay more attention to the youths who will be the next generation servicemen and women. "We have a lot of catching up to do," said Grant. "We must help our …
Friday, November 11, 2011
Whether it's escorting a fallen soldier home or taking World War II veterans to see their memorial in Washington, this group of motorcyclists strives to honor servicemen and servicewomen.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Veterans Day is a time to recognize and thank members of the armed forces for keeping our country free. For one Acworth resident, this dedication to honoring veterans extends well past Nov. 11. Bob Weatherford is a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts whose primary mission is to escort the remains of fallen soldiers to their final resting place at the request of the fallen's family. Weatherford served in the Marines in the era of the Vietnam War and does not want what happened to veterans during that period to be repeated. “We don't do it to be recognized,” Weatherford said. “We do it to protect the family from protesters.” Members of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church sometimes picket the funerals of…
Upload a photo or video of you or a loved one to be featured.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Did you or a loved one serve our country? If so, there have got to be some good photos and videos to show it. So, dig through that old shoebox; find that file folder or scroll way down on your profile pictures — they’re bound to be somewhere. Are you a tough sergeant major? Surely, someone in basic training took your picture looking stunning with standard-issue glasses. Patch wants to see your photos and videos, as well as hear your story. Is there a photo showing you serving the veteran community? We want to see that too. Simply upload your photos clicking the “Submit Your Photos” button above the main image. Make sure to add a caption telling us about veteran and tell us that service member's story. You can also embed a YouTube video by …
Jack S
7:57 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
awesome comment. thanks. more ›