Posted on Dec 12, 2015
Christmas tree donated to remember veterans
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Did see this about a Christmas tree donated to remember veterans?
Did see this about a Christmas tree donated to remember veterans?
Folks in Kingsport gathered Friday to honor the memory of veterans. Some of the veterans have passed on but some that were honored are still with us today.
A 25 foot Christmas tree was donated and erected downtown. Folks donated photos of their family that were in the service and they were posted on the tree as a reminder of their sacrifice. Check out the video.
http://wjhl.com/2015/12/11/christmas-tree-donated-to-remember-veterans/
At today’s event the distinguished guest of honor was Leland A. Davis. Davis was a fighter pilot who served in World War II. His daughter, Nacy Hampson was the one who had the idea to donate the tree and give families a chance to honor their service men and women.
“He’s very proud to be an American. And today to be with family and friends when you are 93, you don’t take that for granted” ,said his daughter Nancy Hampson.
“He is thrilled to be out of the nursing home for a few hours.”
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Did see this about a Christmas tree donated to remember veterans?
Folks in Kingsport gathered Friday to honor the memory of veterans. Some of the veterans have passed on but some that were honored are still with us today.
A 25 foot Christmas tree was donated and erected downtown. Folks donated photos of their family that were in the service and they were posted on the tree as a reminder of their sacrifice. Check out the video.
http://wjhl.com/2015/12/11/christmas-tree-donated-to-remember-veterans/
At today’s event the distinguished guest of honor was Leland A. Davis. Davis was a fighter pilot who served in World War II. His daughter, Nacy Hampson was the one who had the idea to donate the tree and give families a chance to honor their service men and women.
“He’s very proud to be an American. And today to be with family and friends when you are 93, you don’t take that for granted” ,said his daughter Nancy Hampson.
“He is thrilled to be out of the nursing home for a few hours.”
TSgt Julia Faulks SGT (Join to see) TSgt Hunter Logan COL Charles Williams LTC Stephen C. LTC Stephen F. CW4 (Join to see) [
~517979:CW3 Nick Koeppen] SGM (Join to see) SSG Ryan Rodney CPT (Join to see) SSgt (Join to see) CW3 Kevin Storm CMSgt Mark Schubert PO2 Mark Saffell LTC John Shaw SGT Sara Hodgkiss TSgt (Join to see)
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This reminds me of the Points of Light Campaign COL Mikel J. Burroughs. I hope that there will be literally thousands of Christmas tress donated to honor and remember veterans and that many veterans in need of hope will be able to see these trees and be warmed this Christmas - physically and in their heart of hearts.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
LTC Stephen F. couldn't have said it better than you, well received and profound response, with emphasis on Christmas and the Veterans hearts.
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It's always a delight to see the Christmas spirit in action, especially in remembrance/honor of our veterans.
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