Jefferson County Service Officer, Laura Moore, hosted today’s Event at the Madras Senior Center.
According to Ms. Moore, 40 plus vendors participated in today’s Event and provided useful information/resources for veterans and their families.
Veterans from all branches of services and eras were in attendance and swapped war stories.
Some Highlights:
Many informational booths, including women who have served,
“I AM NOT INVISIBLE”
Classic Cars
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Music by Cassia Dawn
BBQ
Free Haircuts
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Raffle (Yay, we won the Veterans Quilt)
.Interesting Interviews:
Johnathan W. Courtney, from Best Care/VFW provided information regarding substance abuse and
suicide prevention for veterans.
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Combat photographer, Richard McLaughlin explained how he was embedded with a combat unit in Vietnam and described in detail his experiences in the jungle.
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Unbelievably, Dave Stangland, from Ranch Matters bumped into an old shipmate, Robert Bragg, who served with him on the USS John Young DD 973, 40 years ago.
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Great Event for veterans and their families.
Ranch Matters Staff
