National POW/MIA Remembrance
September 15, 2023, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Veterans Memorial Park
30 Temple Avenue, Newnan, Georgia
They are referred to as POWs and MIAs. We call them
comrades. They are unable to be with loved ones and
families, so we join to pay our humble tribute to them, and
bear witness to their continued absence.
American Legion Post 57:
Addressing the Crisis: Veteran Suicide Prevention Takes Center Stage
In recent years, a deeply concerning and pressing issue has taken hold of the veteran community – the alarming rates of suicide among veterans and servicemembers. The National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report has highlighted this crisis, revealing that veteran suicide has become the No. 1 issue facing this community. With statistics indicating that between 17 and 22 veterans or service members take their own lives each day, equating to over 6,000 lives lost annually, it's evident that urgent action is required. This issue demands immediate attention, particularly as the rate of suicide among veterans is more than 50% higher than that of their non-veteran counterparts.
Be The One Suicide Awareness Training: A Beacon of Hope
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, various organizations and communities are stepping up to confront the issue head-on. One such initiative is the American Legion Post 57's "Be the One Suicide Awareness Training." This event, scheduled for September 30, 2023, in Fox Grant, aims to raise awareness about the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health concerns within the veteran community. By fostering an environment of understanding and support, the training seeks to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to identify signs of distress and provide appropriate assistance and end the stigma.
Event Details:
Address: 130 Veterans Club Road, Newnan, GA, 30263
Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
2023
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Memorial Day is a day to honor our U.S. Military Personnel
who have died while serving in the US Armed Forces while defending our country.
POPPY DRIVE
VFW Members will be out at Walmart, Kroger at Thomas
Crossroads, & Kroger at Lower Fayetteville on Friday-Monday, May 26-29
giving out Buddy Poppies. Please wear
these poppies proudly to remember the sacrifice our Fallen Soldiers made for
our country.
Donations always welcome.
FLAGS ON GRAVES
Everyone is welcome to come out and help put flags on
Veteran’s graves on Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Everyone is asked to meet at the Coweta Veterans Club at
9:00 a.m. to receive maps of the Veteran graves, coffee, donuts & a group
photo.
The groups will then proceed to Oak Hill and Forest Lawn
Cemeteries.
Flags will be given out after arrival at the cemeteries.
Bring your family out for this event.
Bring a screwdriver to poke holes in ground for flags.
MEMORIAL DAY
Ceremony at Veterans Park at 11:00 a.m. May 29, 2023.
Bring a chair.
Immediately following the ceremony there will be a free
lunch at the Coweta Veterans Club, 130 Veterans Club Rd.
Public is welcome.
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On February 3rd each year, Four Chaplains Day honors four military chaplains from World War II who sacrificed their lives for fellow service members.
Chaplains in the military are an integral part of the service environment. They provide counseling, spiritual guidance, conduct services, and religious rites, among other responsibilities, and serve all over the globe. If there are military personnel stationed there, chaplains are too.
During World War II, four chaplains who had attended Chaplain School together at Harvard boarded the Dorchester en route to the Army Command Base in southern Greenland. Aboard the ship were 904 service members. The four chaplains were Reverend George L. Fox, a Methodist minister, Reverend Clark V. Poling of the Reformed Church of America, Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, and Father John P. Washington of the Roman Catholic Church. Their voyage began on January 23, 1943. At the time, German U-Boats were patrolling the area, and the convoy was on high alert. When a German submarine torpedoed the Dorchester on February 3, 1943, in the frigid waters off the coast of Newfoundland, chaos ensued.
Eyewitnesses recounted the chaplains’ heroism, including giving their life jackets and gloves to other service members. They prayed with service members, assisting them into lifeboats. The four chaplains remained on the sinking Dorchester. Only 230 men were rescued from the waters.
In 1998, Congress unanimously established Four Chaplains Day to be observed annually on February 3rd.
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