Update December 23, 2009

Update: Two soldiers will be baptised at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lebanon on December 24th at 1700 (5:00PM). These two are committing their lives to Christ and country. If at all possible, attend the service, and show your support.

It was proposed that we (Chapter 1004) assemble at O'Charley's in Lebanon for a group New Years dinner, around 1730-1800 (5:30PM-6:00PM), on December 31st.

Please don't forget to be in the Lebanon Square wearing your flash, it will be VVA 1004's way of sending off our local troops being deployed.

Thanks, ~Sarge

New Post Update

Attn: All Members

At Ronnie "T-Lightening" Hobbs' request.

Two soldiers have accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour, Amen!!!

Both are being deployed soon to the Middle East. It is their desire to confirm their Faith by Baptism prior to leaving the United States. The Pastor at Ronnie Hobbs' church has set aside a time for their Baptism during the Christmas Eve Service. It is Ronnie's request that as many VVA members come to his church to show support for these two brave young men, as they embark on both their new duty station, and on their journey as new born again Christians. More information as to times and location will be announced by Ronnie on Wednesday morning at the Old Neighborhood Grill at 0830. Please, plan to attend.

To those who can not attend the Wednesday morning meeting for whatever reason, Christmas Holiday travel or other family business. I would like to extend to all of you my wishes for a Very Merry and Blessed Christmas, and may God keep you safe and make 2010 a very prosporous New Year!!!! ~Sarge

UPDATE DECEMBER 18, 2009

ATTENTION!!!!

WHERE: On the Square In Lebanon
WHEN: December 28th, at 1300 (1:00pm)
WHY: To salute local troops being deployed to the Middle East
UNIFORM OF THE DAY: Doc says, "wear flash". We all know what that means.

Monday, December 14th

Good morning all, I just checked out a website called http://www.notthistime.net/ , encourage all of you to check it out. I emailed it to you also, on behalf of Doc Kraft, and his son Sean.

I apologise for not posting the pictures from the Christmas Parade as yet, I am still working it, I beg your indulgence as my computer, fine piece of machinery as it is, is well, somewhat on the blink, soon to be rectified however, I hope!!!

Thanks, ~Sarge

December Updates

Welcome Aboard to a new member of Chapter 1004.
Let's all welcome Steve Jackson and William Siver both Vietnam Veterans.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following New Associate Members:
Ada Hawpe
Suzanne Walsek
Joyce Luper
Michael Kraft
Jennifer Baker
Dianne Granstaff
Melissa Granstaff
WELCOME ABOARD !!!

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Keep in mind, the Lebanon Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 6th. We are expected to meet behind Lebanon High School at 1200 (noon). It is my understanding that we will be riding as we did for Veteran's Day. Please do you best to make the Christmas Parade. Thanks, and Semper Fi!!! ~Sarge
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It was good to see so many of you at The Old Neighborhood Grill this morning. I trust everyone had a great Thanksgiving. No one looked any worse for the wear. Take care, until next time. Remember, if you know of anyone who is still out in the bush, tell them about us, welcome them home, and if possible, bring them to the next meeting. WHICH BY THE WAY, THERE IS A DATE CHANGE FOR OUR NEXT MEETING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. WE WILL BE MEETING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 14TH AT 1900 (7:00pm). PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE!!! Thanks, ~Sarge

I posted NOON at the School for the Christmas Parade, I was obviously fed some false information, by person/persons unknown. Anyway Belay that, and be at the school around 1300-1315. The parade doesn't start until two. No need freezing our **S's off any longer than we haveto, right? SEE YOU THERE> ~Sarge

Latest Pics/Important Info, From Doc and the Old Man

There will be a Banquet given by "Wilson County Concerned Citizen's For Veteran's"

Place: East/West Building at Wilson County Fair Grounds

When: Friday November 20th, at 1800 (6:00PM)

Charge: There is NO Charge, however donations will be gladly accepted.

This organization has had this function in Wilson County for 19 years, including this year.

Contact: Any questions, please call: Betty Cantrell at (615) 449-0311

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VETERAN'S CHRISTMAS DINNER for VVA and VFW and American Legion Veteran's and Families

When: December 10th at 1800 (6:00PM)

Where: Veteran's Building at the Fairgrounds (same bldg. VVA meets in)

Menu: Roast beef, sliced ham, green beans, mashed potatos, and drink

Food will be provided at no charge. Each family however, is requested to bring one side dish (pickles, veggie plate, salad, etc.) and one desert.

RSVP: Carol Dedmond at (615) 444-2460

More Information: Call Pete at (615) 804-4404

Donations will be taken at the door for Needy Vet's and Family Home

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A HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKGIVING WISH TO ALL FROM ~SARGE AND LINDA TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!!! ~Sarge

New Picture from "Doc"

Doc sent this picture to me for posting. It looks like we've got the whole crew that were able to make the Veteran's Day Parade 2009. Thanks Doc!!! ~Sarge

Southside School Picture

I apologise for the poor quality of the picture. Scanning a picture this size without cutting the original paper it was printed on, causes the effect you are seeing. I didn't want to destroy the large paper it came on.
In the picture: Wendel Granstaff (member/President), SSgt. Herrington USAF, Eddy Baker(member), Larry Estes(member), Bobby Kirk(member), Jack Hawpe(member/Vice President), George Bunch(Hidden/speaker), Brian Hunter Petty Officer USCG, Sgt. Jimmy Joyner USMC, Sun L. Solpano US Army, Sgt1stClass Huges US Army, Petty Officer Peterson USN, Doug Allen(member), Ron Hobbs(member), SSgt David Hale USMC Ret.(Young Marines Instructor), Doc Kraft(member).
All those designated as (member), are all members in good standing with VVA 1004 Lebanon Chapter.
Thanks to all those who participated in the Southside School Program!!! ~Sarge

Lebanon, Veteran's Day Parade, 2009

Veteran's Day Parade in Lebanon, Tennessee, what a beautiful day, and what an extremely heartwarming turnout. Adults and school children lined the streets from the Library to the Courthouse. Here are some pictures, if you people have any you would like posted, please email them to me, or bring them this coming Wednesday morning to Old Neighborhood, I will scan them and post them, for all to see. You should be able to click on each picture, and they will open large enough for you to see better. At our age, bigger is really, much, much, better. Semper Fi ~Sarge

Happy Veteran's Day

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY !!!

Don't forget the parade this morning. Starts at the Lebanon City Library, be there by 0930, parade commences at 1015.

Remember the famlies of our fallen in your prayers today.

Congratulations Veteran's, thanks for your service, and Welcome Home!!! ~Sarge

Happy Birthday USMC 234 Years Old

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, and to all Marines, and Navy Corpsmen. Thank you for 234 years of distinguished service to your country. Semper Fi!!!! ~Sarge

VETERAN'S DAY PARADE

As you were, gentlemen!!!

Heads Up!!!

Don't forget the Lebanon Veteran's Day Parade on Wednesday the 11th. Be at the Lebanon library no later than 0930. ~Sarge

Important Updates

Here are a couple pics from the Traveling Vietnam Wall, Manchester, TN.
F.Y.I. If you click on each picture, you can see it full size. Some of you may have to double-click the picture. Enjoy, ~Sarge

Remember, we have a Veteran's Day Parade on Wednesday Nov. 11th in Lebanon. Meeting time will be no later than 0930 at the Lebanon Library. Doc said so!!!

Also that evening, we are invited to add our chapter to a Veteran's Day Salute at Immanuel Baptist Church, on Castle Heights Blvd., in Lebanon. We are all invited for supper at 1700 (5:00PM) and take part in a program honoring all Veterans, and our fallen comrades. It would be nice if as many can make it as possible. Please contact Ronnie Hobbs at 680-2242, or email me: jerryvva1004@gmail.com, your attendance would be greatly appreciated, I believe you can also bring your families as long as we know in advance so that the correct amount of food can be prepared. We all know that Vietnam Vets don't sit well, when they're hungry, right?, Right!!! If you and your family do plan on attending, please let us know how many to plan for, we will need this information by this coming Sunday. Also, if any of you have some Vietnam War memorabilia, please bring it along for display at the church. Thanks, ~ Sarge

Attn: Here is an update, our Chapter 1004, will not be participating in a Veteran's Day program at Immanuel Baptist. There is just not enough time to put together a program. However, all of us are still invited to a free Veteran's Supper, and we will still need to know how many of us plan to attend, and we'll still need to know by Sunday, for the same reason as stated above. Thanks, ~Sarge

Traveling Vietnam Wall, UPDATE

As requested this morning at The Old Neighborhood Grill, I searched and searched, finally, I made contact with the Editor of the Manchester Times Newspaper. YES, the Wall will traveling through, and on display in Manchester, TN. tomorrow, Thursday the 29th of Oct., around 10AM at the Westwood Junior High School football field. For more information, click on the following link: http://www.manchestertimes.com/ , this will get you to the front page of the paper. The editor promised she would put an article with all the info, for those who are interested in attending the ceremony, which I understand a parade and all the pomp and circumstance will be afforded the Wall. It any of you can attend, please take a few pictures, and pass them on to me for posting on this Blog. Thanks, ~Sarge

Also, WELCOME BACK BOBBY KIRK, it was great to see you this morning!!! I'm sure I speak for the entire chapter. Praise the Lord for your speedy recovery!!! ~Sarge

GET WELL BOBBY!!!

One of our own is under the weather, so to speak. Bobby Kirk went into Summit Hospital today for colon surgery. We understand that the surgeons had to take a little more colon than first expected. It is unknown at this time the duration of Bobby's stay. If anyone has any additional information, please pass it on to me for posting on this Blog.

Bobby Kirk

Summit Hospital, Hermitage, TN.

Room # 522

Summit Hospital #: 615 316-3000

Let's all give him a call and extend our best.

Thanks, ~Sarge

Increase In Social Security for Veterans

If you haven't already checked this out, I strongly urge you to go to this government web site, and see if you, or someone you know qualifies for increased SS money for military service. Click on the following website:
www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm , that should take right there. Good Luck.~Sarge

Do You Have Civil War Ancestors???

Just a short blurb, if any of you have ancestors who fought in the Confederacy, during the American Civil War, you may be eligible for a United Daughter's of the Confederacy medal. Not monetary award, wishful thinking, nice try... Check out an article from Wednesday October 7th, Wilson County Post. You may find out more by contacting: Robert Hatton, at the following website: www.roberthatton329.com . Good luck!!! ~Jer

Congratulations to all of our Navy Veterans!!!

October 13th was the U. S. Navy's 234th Birthday.

Smooth Sailing!!! Thanks for your service!!!

Cherokee Steak House

The get together of members who worked the Wilson County Fair Booth, went well, and was well attended. Those who made it for the boat ride, had an enjoyable but somewhat cool time. By cool, I mean cold, anyway, a good time was had by all. Looking forward to the next meeting. Don't forget, we have interim meetings at the Old Neighborhood Grill on West Main in Lebanon every Wednesday morning at 0900. Come by, have breakfast with us, everyone is welcome. Thanks, ~ Sarge~

Old Neighborhood Grill VVA Wall Dedication Pictures

Here are some pics from the Wall Dedication at Old Neighborhood Grill on Oct7th, thank you all for coming.

Don't forget Cherokee Stake House and Lake Cruise on Saturday at 1700 for Fair Booth Workers. If you click on the individual pictures, they will, or should open to a larger version for easier viewing.

Welcome Members and Guests of VVA1004

Welcome !!! Members and guests of VVA 1004 of Wilson County, Tennessee!!!

This Blog will be used for the dissemination of important and useful information for members of our organization. Any one having info. they wish to have posted to this blog, must have it to me by the end of Monday each week. Unless there is an emergency, this Blog will be updated on Wednesday afternoon every week. You are all urged to visit this site at least a couple of times a week, just to be sure you haven't missed any pertinent information. Thanks, Sarge

Any member that already has an email address, please pass it on to me, I will place your address in this blog address book. When I make any changes, or updates, I will be able to email the blog to you, and you'll be able to read the information right from your email link. Thanks Sarge. My email for this blog site will be used for this site exclusively. Email you addresses to me to this address only. jerryvva1004@gmail.com
Thanks, Sarge
Mark your calendar Oct 7th at Old Neighborhood Grill on Main St, across from Capt. "D"s, in Lebanon. At 0930, this chapter 1004 will be dedicating a wall in the restaurant with a poster of the Vietnam Memorial wall. Come around 0900, have breakfast and enjoy. Thanks, Sarge