Submitted by
Larry and Carolyn Richeson and Joan and Jerry Weatherman
Last winter
we visited a number of parks and noticed that most of them had a Wall of Honor
for their veterans. We thought it was
such a good idea and that our Leisure World Veterans deserved the same honor
for the time they gave and the sacrifices they made in the service to their
country. We decided that this might be
something that we could do, so we contacted the board at Leisure World and got
their approval to do it. We got the word
out what we were planning to do and that all veterans were to send their
pictures to us during the summer or bring them when they came back the next
winter.
Last summer
we started planning, buying and assembling the board, but could only do so much,
as the board needed to make its trip from Iowa to Texas in Richesons van in
December. Upon arrival in Texas, work on
the board continued. The pictures
started pouring in and put on the board.
The Wall of Honor was put up and framed on January 14 and during the Jam
on January 22, the veterans were honored and the Wall of Honor was dedicated.
The
Weathermans and Richesons would like to thank several people for their help on
this project. Thanks to Dan Weatherman
(son of Jerry and Joan) for cutting the 4”X 5” frames, to Julie Hove (daughter
of Larry and Carolyn) for typing labels and to David Slater for making last
minute labels as needed.
This wall
hanging is donated to all Leisure World veterans and residents by Jerry and
Joan Weatherman and Larry and Carolyn Richeson. We enjoyed working on this project and hope
all veterans and residents enjoy it for years to come.
We ask that
no additions or changes be made on this wall hanging. If any changes or additions are needed,
please see Carolyn or Joan.
Pictures by Dick Connett
Pictures by Dick Connett
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