On Wednesday the 11’ day of November at exactly 11AM, the Fairfield Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) met in front of the Freestone County Courthouse to honor out nations veterans. The Post Commander, Roger Brooke, opened the Veterans Day ceremonies by welcoming the community members in attendance and addressing the purpose of the occasion. The Post Quartermaster, Ame Henderson delivered brief comments on the symbolism of the red, white and blue colors of the US Flag and praised the men and women of this community and throughout the nation who answered our country’s call to military duty and served as the “strength of that flag.” He further noted that the VFW membership in Fairfield and throughout the nation includes men and women who have served overseas in many wars under the US Flag to preserve American freedoms. In conclusion he stated that those who serve in the military may well be considered the true guardians of freedom, justice, and equality. The Post Chaplain, Morris Keeton, gave a heartfelt prayer and at the end of the ceremony, the Post Commander stood the membership at attention to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag which marked the end of the ceremony.
At 9:30 AM on the same day, several of the VFW Post membership participated in a Veterans Day parade in downtown Teague. They rode on a Veterans Float from the Veterans Memorial Park in Teague into the downtown area and back. The Float made several stops along the way to present small US Flags to citizens and onlookers along the route. They were greeted by enthusiastic applause and shouts of “Thank you for your service.
In considering the day’s activities, Post Commander Brooke summarized the purpose of the events as being.” to honor our nations veterans, to honor our nation’s flag, and to foster patriotism.
