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VETERANS' DAY 2007
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VETERANS' DAY 2007
Ocilla, Irwin County, Georgia
by Buddy Green
Finance Officer, American Legion Post 100
© berlin-brigade.de
On November 12, 2007, another Veterans Day was celebrated in front of Irwin County Court House in Ocilla,Georgia.
It was a great 'coming together' of veterans, inhabitants & friends to honor and remember great human
beings.
This year 28 Honor Bricks were placed in the memorial walk way, including those of 3 members of the legendary
Berlin Brigade.
American Legion Post 100, Ocilla (Irwin County), Georgia, United States of America is a dedicated
organization which upholds and defends the Constitution of the United States of America, fosters and
perpetuates Americanism in the truest sense of the word. Their 'Preamble' of commitment stands as grand as
the entire Nation.
Officers:
DeBerry, James; Commander
Anderson, Robert A.; Vice Commander
Nelson, Pierce; Adjutant
Mitchell, Thomas; Chaplain
Green, Marion 'Buddy'; Finance Officer
Blanchett, Terrell; Service Officer
Danny Chaney, SGT-at-ARMS;
Claude McCranie, Judge Advocate;
Lorenzal Harper, Historian;
Recent news:
New Flag Exhibit: UNITED STATES STANDARD, US Army, US Marines, US Air Force, US Navy, US Coast Guard, plus
special honor flag for Veterans.
Installation of at least 28 bricks,
including these three Berlin veterans:
'Connie Schornhorst', F40A, (Turner Tanker)
'Detlev (Denny) L. Werk', 26th Inf., 1st Battle Group (Blue Spaders)
'Fred Sanford', 12th Inf. Reg., 2nd Battle Group
Blood Drives for Red Cross; Action committee and Bloodmobile Program Chairperson Terrell Blanchett. Award
for 13+ Gallons of the 'red stuff'.
Participation in Honor Flight Program; Chairperson Tom Mitchell. A program designed for purposes of
facilitating veteran's trips to D.C. Military Memorial and Capitol.
Our new Commander, James DeBerry, replaced Robert A. Anderson, who served the Post with
distinction.
Recent AWARD OF APPRECIATION to the Honorable Jay Roberts, State House of Representatives. He was honored
for his help and support in securing flags and flag poles for the Honor Exhibit in front of 'COUNTY COURT
HOUSE'
Awards received from National Commander Paul Morin, for successful membership drives, and to past
Commander Bob Anderson for positive leadership/guidance efforts.
Amelia Griner Williams and Johnny, are big supporter of the Legion and Memorial. They have bought one of
the flag poles.
Words of appreciation:
"It is with most heartfelt gratitude and appreciation that I acknowledge and recognize the very gracious
deed by 'American Legion Post 100', of Ocilla, Georgia, for honoring me with placement of said 'Honor Brick'
into the ground of the Post's Veterans Memorial Monument, in front of the Irwin County Court House',
this October, 2007."
The facilitation and funding for this endeavor was sponsored by my friend and US Army comrade Lloyd 'Gene'
Keller, who was also honored this way last year.
Thank you 'Gene', thank you 'Buddy' Green, thank you friends at A.L. Post 100 for your kind service and
consideration. And thank you Reinhard v. Bronewski for posting this activity into your web page,
demonstrating your honest desire for ongoing German-American friendship.
"Denny" D.L.Werk, Sr.
Blue Spader 1961-63
Remark:
Many thanks to Buddy Green & everybody of A.-L.
Post100 !
Keep up the good work! God bless!
Greetings from Berlin !
Reinhard
