Portacool Honors Veterans of Post 8904 with Lunch, Donation


From left: Travis Snider (VFW member), Sean Martin (Portacool), Terry DeRise (Portacool), Lucas Robbins (Portacool), Phillip Calvert (Portacool), Jeff Cook (Portacool), Bill Ferren (Portacool), William McCormick (Portacool), Mike Langford (VFW member), Mary Fausett (VFW Auxiliary Member), Gene Hutto (VFW Post Commander), Joy Hutto (VFW Auxiliary Member), Larry Hume (VFW Member), and Theresa Hume (VFW Auxiliary Member)

November 11, 2020 - Portacool, LLC welcomed VFW Post 8904 to their corporate office for a luncheon following the Veterans Day memorial program held on the downtown square.

Veterans enjoyed a bbq meal prepared by Darrell's Smokehouse before everyone gathered out front for a presentation.

As a token of appreciation, Portacool and its employees made a donation to the VFW Post 8904 in honor of the many veterans across the country and those that work at Portacool for their sacrifice and service to this great country. Bill Ferren, Portacool employee and Marine Corps veteran, presented the checked to Post Commander Gene Hutto.

Portacool, LLC currently employs 18 veterans. Employees who have served in the United States Military are Anthony O’Hara, Army; Bill Ferren, Marine Corps; Bill McCormick, Navy; Charles Johnson, Air Force; Jeff Cook, Navy; John Randle, Army; Johnathan Rushing, Army; Lucas Robbins, Marine Corps; Marcus Steel, Army; Phil Calvert, Marine Corps; Richard Barrett, Army; Roy Bell, Army; Russell Murray, Air Force; Sean Martin, Navy; Scott Shields, Marine Corps; Shon Wainscott, Army; Terry DeRise, Air Force; and Zachary Collins, Army.