August 21, 2017 Center, Texas - August 31st, 2010 marked the official end to US Combat Operations in Iraq. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will insure the patriotism and sacrifices of this generation to include US Army Specialist Larry E. Polley, Jr. of Center, Texas who was killed in action are never forgotten by the American people.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary invite all Iraq Veterans and the public to a remembrance program to be held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse, Thursday, August 31st at 10:00 am.
If you can attend the program and are an Iraq War Veteran or the relative of an Iraq War Veteran VFW Post 8904 would like to recognize and present you with a certificate of service. Call Post Quartermaster Larry Hume at 598-2976 or email chief@chiefimaging.com with the veteran’s name and who will be attending for the presentation.
Our programs for Thursday (Iraqi Freedom) and Friday (VJ Day) will be held as scheduled but inside the Historic Courthouse, first floor in the likelihood of rain.
Hopefully your spirits are not dampened and we will see you then.
