Hardeman County Carl Perkins Center Recognizes All-American Heroes
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.
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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