Tribute to our WWII Veterans
The Macon Lions Club had the distinct privilege of hosting the "World War II Veterans
Recognition Luncheon" honoring those men and women of middle Georgia who served our
country through military duty during the years of the second world war.
Any veteran was invited as our guest to attend a luncheon and program was held on:
| Date | Location | Time |
Thursday May 29, 2008 | Vineville United Methodist Church |
starting at 12:00 PM and lasting approximately two hours. |
Lion Richard Harris created interest on WMAC 940AM Radio 05/12/2008 08:10 AM
Lion Hall Killen was on WMAZ TV 05/12/2008 Noon.....Lot's of people tuned in from the responce we had.
Directions to Church: Vineville United Methodist Church
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The invitation was extended to any veteran of the military branches who
resided in Bibb (or in an immediate surrounding county) and who served
between December, 1941 thru 1945. Having served in a foreign theater of operations
was NOT a requisite for inclusion.
Additionally, the veteran could be accompanied by another person of his/her choice and be
included as a guest of our club.
It was intended, simply, to be our way of saying "thanks" to those who served and
sacrificed during this time. The occasion featured military service themes and
keynote remarks from a distinguished military general officer (retired).
Results
Over 300 people attended this tribute.
News coverage made local TV news and also was included in the National Lions Club bulletins. Men, and all the women who were in the service and stepped forward to protect us....THANK YOU!
| Contact | Function | Phone |
Hall Killen | Chairperson | 478-471-2133 or 478-747-2904 |
Richard Harris | Publicity | 478-756-8681 |
Ray Walker | Planning | 478-757-8863 |
Frank Mckenney | Historian | 478-745-2895 |
Fred Stofer | ombudsman | 478-474-4746 |
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