Hardeman County Carl Perkins Center Recognizes All-American Heroes

05/27/202405/27/2024

Pictured (l to r): Hardeman County Mayor Todd Pulse, Monica Goodman, Director of the Hardeman County Exchange Club – Carl Perkins Center, and City of Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic.

The flags have been waving and flying in unison all month long on the lawn of the Hardeman County Courthouse this May 2024 recognizing and honoring heroes and “saying thank you for their service to our beloved country and community”. The effort honors heroes – war veterans, active military personnel, National Guard members, reservists, firefighters, law enforcement officers, teachers, medical personnel, and anyone who serves or has served in the community.

Family and friends purchased flags in the names of people who they wanted recognized for their service. Sponsorship of a flag has not only brought attention to those heroes and their service to the community, but also was a fundraiser that benefited the Exchange Club – Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (Hardeman County).

A kick-off celebration was held earlier this month by the Hardeman County Exchange Club – Carl Perkins Center on Monday, May 13, 2024, and was attended by several local officials. The names of all of the heroes recognized by a flag were read.

“I think it is important that people feel that their efforts are recognized and that they have made a difference in the lives of others,” said Monica Goodman, Director of the Hardeman County Exchange Club – Carl Perkins Center.

Pictured left (l to r): Mayor Todd Pulse, Hardeman County General Sessions Judge Harriet Thompson, and Mayor Julian McTizic. Pictured right (l to r): Mayor Todd Pulse, Hardeman County Chancery Court Clerk and Master Kim Paras, Hardeman County Circuit Court Clerk Eunice Gudger, and Mayor Julian McTizic.

ALL AMERICAN HEROES AMERICAN FLAGS

Shawn McKee Barnett Marine Corp-Active Duty, Donated by Deborah Spencer

Robert “Doug” Goodman Tennessee Army National Guard, Donated by Monica and Drew Goodman

Robert Douglass Goodman, Jr. U.S. Marine Corp, Donated by Andy, Monica, and Drew Goodman

Thomas “Andy” Goodman Tennessee Army National Guard, Donated by Monica and Drew Goodman

Roy Lester Haney U.S. Army, Donated by Ailene Morris {In Memory}

Michael Harville U.S. Navy, Donated by Laura and James Fender

Tillmon Hill, Jr. Army National Guard, Donated by Dedi Wadley

Cecil Jeter U.S Army, Donated by Josh and Micca Sinclair

Weldon Maness U.S. Army, Donated by Ailene Morris

Army SP4 Howard Overton, Donated by Jean Overton {In Memory}

LaDuante Parham Tennessee Army Reserve, Donated by Lamonica Lenoir

SSG Richard Pierce Tennessee Army National Guard, Donated by Amy, Tyler, and Austin Pierce

Paul Pullium Army Veteran Korean War, Donated by Pat Vinson {In Memory}

Jay Roberts U.S. Army, Donated by Laura and James Fender

Clint Alvin Rogas, Sr. Army National Guard, Donated by Tanya Willis {In Memory}

Robert McCaskill Shelly U.S Navy/U.S. Marine Corp, Donated by Tanya Willis

George Sinclair U.S Army, Donated by Josh and Micca Sinclair

Keith Spencer Navy Veteran, Donated by Deborah Spencer

Coach William Thompson U.S Army and Educator/enjoyed his job, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly {In Memory}

Ralph Tolbert U.S Army/Community and Family role model, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly {In Memory}

Robert F. Wadley U.S. Army, Donated by Dedi Wadley {In Memory}

ALL AMERICAN HEROES STATE FLAGS

Mary Van Barkley Community role model/helping and caring for others always kind, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

Donnie Clifton Community role model-devoted parent, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

Gina Clifton Community role model-devoted parent, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

Joan Henderson Teacher, Donated by Tanya Willis

Becky Hodge Medical Personnel, Donated by Tanya Willis

Helen Johnson Retired Teacher/Principal BCHS, Donated by Tim and Julia Bobbitt and Steve, Amy, and Emma Grace Robinson

Keith Sasser Community role model-devoted parent, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

Wanda Sasser Community role model-devoted parent, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

James P. Shelly Community service/church leader, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

Lucille D. Shelly Community service/Christian Lady, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

Sue Shelly Teacher, Donated by Tanya Willis

Helen V. Tolbert-Community service and family matriarch, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

Dalton Wadley Hardeman County Rescue Squad, Donated by Dedi Wadley

Kent Wadley Hardeman County Rescue Squad, Donated by Dedi Wadley

Frankie Wilburn Teacher, Donated by Tanya Willis

Tanya Willis Community Service and Health field/loving role model, Donated by Bobby and Sue Shelly

The flags will remain waving through Monday, May 27, 2024, Memorial Day.

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