DETACHMENT’S 2ND ANNUAL KIDS FISHING RODEO JULY 2010
The P. L. Wilson Detachment's 2nd Annual Veterans Helping Veterans‟
Kid's
Wishin
to Go Fishing Rodeo" was held last Saturday, 10 July. The
event allowed over 30 local children of deployed and local veterans
to enjoy a morning of fishing. The Detachment with the
assistance of Doug Houston Outdoors had originally scheduled this
event as a deep sea excursion in coordination with the Alabama Deep
Sea Fishing Rodeo; however, due to the oil spill, and with the
ingenuity of member Tom Claxton, this year's
rodeo was held on a local lake as a freshwater tournament. The
participants, age 8 to 12, were provided a police escorted bus trip
to the lake and had burgers and fries for lunch. In addition to all
the fish the kids caught, each child received a rod & reel, tackle
box, tackle, goodie bag, ice chest, t-shirt, bait and much more. By
all accounts, from both the children and the adults, the Rodeo was a
great success and many thanks must be given to the sponsors and the
volunteers.
DETACHMENTS EFFORTS PUT THE 'REMEMBER' BACK INTO MEMORIAL
DAY CEREMONY 2010
Mobile's 2010 Memorial Day
Ceremony was a day to remember as members of your Detachment were
ever-present throughout the service at the National Cemetery on
Virginia Street in Mobile. The Detachment Color Guard, under the
direction of Jim Smith, reverently performed the flag raising and
lowering ceremony as well as providing the rifle detail for the
three-round volley salute to our fallen comrades. Detachment member
Dr. Sid "Just a PFC" Phillips was the guest speaker and gave a
tremendous oration on his time in the Marines and what Memorial Day
means to all who have served. He was also quite the celebrity,
having achieved the spotlight through his participation in "The War"
and HBO's "The Pacific". Rounding out the "Red Coat Regiment" was
our very own Detachment Chaplain John Reid who served as Chaplain
for the event. Numerous members of the Detachment were on hand to
remember the day, which is reserved for the remembrance of those who
have given their lives in the service of their country.
P.L. Wilson Detachment upcoming Events
20 July Mulherin Home visit
"Christmas in July
25 July Devil Dog Growl (Larry Kent's Doghouse1300)
27 July Officers Meeting 1830 at Post 88
8-14 August National Convention Greensboro NC
10 August Regular Meeting- 1800 at Post 88
21 August Mid Year Planning Review
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