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Veterans Park Committee
The Veterans Park Committee was formed to bring awareness to Veterans and our Veterans Park located at Douglas Municipal Airport. Our Veterans Park is a tribute to all service men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Link to Douglas Coffee County Veterans Park
Link to Veterans Park Brochure (PDF)
VETERANS PARK COMMITTEE TO HOST PEARL HARBOR DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
The 83rd Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor will be observed on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee will host the third annual Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10 AM at the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport.
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors and remembers the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the attack by the Japanese on the US naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese led the United States to enter World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it a "date that will live in infamy" issuing a call to arms throughout the nation.
According to www.PearlHarborEvents.com, “The goal of the commemoration is to ensure that future generations will understand the valor and legacy of those who perished and those who fought throughout the war. The commemoration also highlights the importance of the peace that brought reconciliation, a reconciliation that continues to move forward today in creating a better future for all.”
A special exhibit of World War II memorabilia by Tom Oliver will be on display inside the Airport Terminal for visitors to view and learn more about the history of World War II.
World War II Veterans are invited to attend and will be recognized at the ceremony. If weather permits, there will be a fly-over during the ceremony. The public and school groups are invited to attend the ceremony. For more information, (912) 384-1409 or (912) 384-1410.
Pave the Way Brick Fundraiser
The City of Douglas and local Veteran organizations have joined forces to PAVE–THE–WAY through the Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park located adjacent to Mickey Greer Terminal at the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport. The park gives recognition to each branch of military service. The personalized brick pedestrian corridor will stand as a lasting salute to the men and women who have served their country. Bricks may be purchased throughout the year.
Committee Members (No terms) |
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Carl McDonald |
David "Red" Fehr |
Edward Coleman, Chairman |
Henry Martin, Vice Chair |
Daniel Beauchamp, Ex-Officio |
Georgia Henderson, Ex-Officio |
Lindy Martin, Ex-Officio |
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