Auxiliary AVVT Traveling Vietnam Wall Ceremony
The Ladies and Men’s Auxiliary was in charge of putting together a program for Friday Night Auxiliary night. The program was put together by Guest Speaker, Mary Reeser.
President Lonnie Dimon did an amazing job of Master of Ceremonies along with an Opening Statement by Commander Russell Marsden and Men’s Auxiliary President, Frank McKee. Men’s Auxiliary Chaplain, Bruce Holliday administered the Opening Prayer. The New Haven Girl Scout Troop # 10702 did the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Sister Noelle Eastman who sang The National Anthem.
Our Gold Star Mother Ruth Coe was presented with a Corsage of Gold and Purple by President Lonnie. After Lonnie recited a beautiful very emotional poem written by a Vietnam Veteran called “Soldiers of The Wall”.
Sister Mary Reeser gave a speech reflecting on what was happening on the home front and life in the here in the states while the Vietnam War was going on.
We then had a presentation by our Adopt A Troop Chairman, Jennifer Haynes of an American Flag that flew over our Adopt A Troop’s Barracks in Afghanistan presented to her by Jessica Otiz and Terri Denny, Sister and Mother to one of the Ladies serving in that troop. While they were on leave their barracks were hit by an explosive device and all of their belongings were destroyed. When Jennifer heard of this she set out and got donations and within two days a comfort shipment was in the mail to them. Kudos to Jennifer and Jessica. You’re the best!
All of the Ladies of the Auxiliary sang their “Theme Song Soldier Boy” followed by the Closing Prayer by Men’s Auxiliary Chaplain, Bruce Holliday.
Twenty Sisters of the Ladies Auxiliary took part in the Auxiliary Ceremony on Friday Night for a total of 20 hours volunteered.
