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Volume 25 • Number 3ee1 • 16 Pacgces • 2 Seocotions • 2 Irrnsertsd •d Livingst-o- n, Alabama 35470 • Toohursday, Nuuovemberr r9, 201n7n • 75¢ eacaha, tax incl lluded ‘Call me, Alabama’ UW RA President, Dr. Cobb ask for J part Rnerships creating jobs in W. Ala. J LIVINGSTON, UWA Center for Ala.—The University of Workforce West Alabama hosted a Development. full roster of state, Ribbon cutting on The quote “Call regional, and local offi - me, Alabama” was cials on Thursday, Nov. opening for taken from a 2, for the ribbon cutting Birmingham attor - ceremony commemorat - Workforce ney, Alexander ing the launch of the new Shunnarah, in a UWA Center for Development media advertisement Workforce Development seeking clients for his at Hunt Annex on cam - Center business. Cutting ribbon for Workforce Development Center pus. Earlier in the program, Dr. Donnie Cobb made The University of West Alabama held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the launch of its Center UWA President Ken Tucker welcomed a stand - the empassioned plea after thanking those who for Workforce Development on Nov. 2. Pictured left to right: Dr. Tina N. Jones, executive direc - ing-room only crowd, thanking all in attendance had already partnered and those he was asking to tor of UWA’s Division of Economic Development and Outreach; Mr. Curtis Jones, instructor for their commitment to supporting the University “call me, if you would like to partner with us in of automotive technology at UWA; Dr. Mary Hanks, chair of UWA’s Ira D. Pruitt Division of in its efforts to drive workforce and economic this endeavor.” Nursing; Mr. Joseph Brown, Alabama Power Company, economic development chair for development for the Black Belt region. Cobb, professor of computer information sys - UWA’s board of trustees; Dr. Aliquippa Allen, interim dean of UWA’s College of Business and The President also made a plea to area busi - tems and technology for UWA’s College of Technology; Dr. Donnie Cobb, CIST professor and director of UWA’s Center for Workforce nesses in helping promote the existing programs Business and Technology, serves as director of the Development; Ms. Angela Till, State of Alabama deputy secretary of commerce; Mr. at UWA and partnering with the University in the new Center for Workforce Development. Cobb Fitzgerald Washington, State of Alabama secretary of labor; Dr. Ken Tucker, UWA president; future. shared some of the ways people can support and Mr. J.D. Pruitt, instructor of welding at UWA; Ms. Veronica Triplett, director of UWA’s Center “Like Donnie said, ‘Call me, Alabama,’” in empower the Center, from offering facility tours for Business and Entrepreneurial Services; Mr. Johnnie Aycock, special assistant to the pres - driving a point for the assistance of business and ident at UWA; and Allison Brantley, director of economic development at UWA. industries in West Alabama to partner with the Continued on page 3-A Photo by Tommy McGraw
Tigers win GSC titles UWA Football, Soccer teams win titles For once in their lives West Alabama players points as the Tigers ran up 511 yards of total had permission to be stingy – greedy even – and offense, 277 of those on the ground. The Tiger it paid off as the Tigers claimed the outright 2017 defense limited VSU to just 4-of-14 on third down Gulf South Conference football championship conversions and 1-of-3 on fourth down tries. with a 38-14 victory over Valdosta State at "We said we were going to be greedy all week," Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. defensive end Terrence Jones said. "Sharing was The win improved the Tigers to 8-2 overall and never an option." 7-1 in league play. Over the last two seasons West The Tigers jumped to a 14-0 lead on a 2-yard Alabama is 13-3 in Gulf South Conference first quarter score and 3-yard touchdown run in games, winning the outright league crown this the second period by Lakenderic Thomas, who year for the first time since 2012 and winning finished the game with 129 yards on 18 carries. seven GSC games for the first time in school his - Tyler Rogers was a more than adequate compli - tory. ment to Thomas, piling up 114 yards on 14 car - Title talk in Tiger dressing room Valdosta State is 4-4 overall and 3-3 in GSC ries. Neither had a negative-yards rushing play. The University of West Alabama Tigers with Head Coach Gilliland, center, talk about the play. A Blazer win along with other GSC team "I couldn't be more proud of this football team recent Gulf South Conference win over Valdosta State University Saturday night, Nov. 4 on wins paired with a UWA loss could have left the and this staff," UWA head coach Brett Gilliland the road. The win improves the Tigers’ record to 8-2 overall and 7-1 in league play. Over the Tigers in a multi-team tie for the conference said. "We came out with a mindset to start fast and last two seasons West Alabama is 13-3 in Gulf South Conference games, winning the out - crown. we made the necessary plays to do that. We set the right league crown this year for the first time since 2012 and winning seven GSC games for West Alabama made sure there was never a tone early and made it stand up." doubt. Valdosta State never got closer than 10 the first time in school history. Continued on page 3-A
‘Things are looking good,’
YBoy Herrmkan B . Wbard,u Jr. dgThee mtaysor a$nd 2coun.c3il P aymne inviteld tlhei sotudenn ts to the Associate Editor approved the $2.3 million meeting and said she was very “Things are looking really budget but agreed the budget proud of them and they repre - good and going well,” stated could be adjusted if necessary. sent what’s good in Sumter Mayor Gena Robbins at the “Things are looking really County. Monday, Nov. 6 York Council good and going well, and we Wade is the Class of 2017 meeting. have funds available to cover Valedictorian for Sumter Interim City Clerk Ralph expenses,” Robbins said. Central, and Turner revealed he Liverman said York’s financial “It’s remarkable what we’ve and Patel are tied for the 2018 condition was “better than been able to pay down. I thank Valedictorian to date. expected” and York is manag - the council for supporting Edna Williams was hired as ing its financial obligations. measures that really benefit the the new librarian for the York Liverman added that United city,” Robbins added. Hightower Library. Williams States Department of In other matters: was a librarian for the Sumter Agriculture loan payments for Sumter Central High stu - County Board of Education for York Council recognizes students York’s Water System were cur - dents Margie Patel, Xavier 39 years and worked for the Sumter Central High students Margie Patel, Xavier Turner, and BreAnna Wade were recog - rent for the first time as he pre - Turner, and BreAnna Wade State of Alabama for 41 years. nized and commended by the York mayor and council for the highest scores on the College sented the city budget. were recognized and com - Payne said stray dogs are still Readiness Exam. Councilwoman Jeanette Payne invited the students to the meeting and Liverman said he was able to mended by the mayor and a problem in the city. Robbins said she was very proud of them and they represent what’s good in Sumter County. Pictured add several items requested by council for scoring high on the agreed and said a new cage to left to right seated are Councilwoman Jean Jones, Mayor Gena Robbins, and Councilman the council such as a salary for College Readiness Exam. trap the dogs was already Jimmy Robinson. Standing left to right are Councilwoman Dianne Green, Margie Patel, the fire chief. Councilwoman Jeanette Councilwoman Jeanette Payne, BreAnna Wade, and Xavier Turner. - Photo by H. Ward Continued on page 2-A
Notice of Election on Page 2-A Commission to hire on Page 3-A Classifieds Pubic Notices 6-A S. C. Sewer meeting on Page 8-A 1-B Sumter County Record-Journal Thursday, November 9, 2017
Sumter County Record Journal Veterans Day Special Edition
Honoring our Sumter County Heros on Veterans Day York Lions’ Club celebrated Veterans’ Day in York at the War Memorial Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Lions Club member David Holder opened the ceremony by thanking all Sumter County Veterans for their service to the United States of America. Veterans and supporters met at the Memorial to honor all of America’s Veterans who served in the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day,” according to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. A wreath was laid next to the granite marker, fol - lowed by the raising of the American flag by Lion Charles Richardson. Patriotic Songs were also presented by Lions Club member Reid Vaughan, and information was provided to assist Veterans with benefits by Senior Vice Commander Elmer Stallings. Photo by Herman Ward, Jr., From the Nov. 17, 2016 edition of Sumter County Record Journal
Come join us as we celebrate York Lions Club Annual Veterans Day Program The York Lions Club will hold their annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the York Lions Club Aubrey D. Green Veterans Park/ York Lion’s Club Memorial next to the York Drug Store. All veterans and the public are encouraged to attend. EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Boyd’s Annual County Wide VFW Veterans Day & Meeting Attention all members of Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the confer - 242nd Corps. Birthday Veteran’s Day Appreciation VFW Post 5377 and all veterans ence room located in the xAs a native of Boligee with of West Alabama to a celebra - Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! It's time for the grand lunch - who are eligible for membership Basement of BWMH. In addi - in our organization, this tion All Veterans have been 21+ years in the Corps as an tion of the 242nd Birthday of eon for ALL veterans and their families. The event will be Sat., Nov. infantryman and infantry officer, our Corps. The Celebration will 11 at the Boyd Community Park. Kick-off at 11 a.m. for more infor - announcement is to inform you invited to join the Students and I would like to extend an invita - mation, call Dorothy at 652-7885 or Laura at 499-3624. that our next regularly sched - uled meeting will be held on Continued on page 2-B tion to the Marines and families Continued on page 2-B
We’re proud of the members of our armed forces who keep this nation going strong and pay tribute to the memory of those who helped defend democracy around the world. We honor you and thank you for the service to our country to preserve our freedom.
Bumpers City of Livingston City ofM ayLor Tiomv Tairntt gston 505 4th Ave, York, AL 36925 Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman: Nelson Hughes Funeral Home Council Members: Carl Sudduth, Joe Moore, York, AL 36925 Iola Williams and Hiram Patrenos City Administrator James “Bird” Dial (205) 392-5081 and all City Employees Page 2-B The Sumter County Record-Journal Thursday, November 9, 2017
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Free Alabama State Park entry for Once a Marine always Veterans started November 1 Sponsor a Veteran Through State Parks for Patriots Program The Black Belt Marines waill ce lebMrate thae 242rnd iyenar ofe the founding of the United States Marine Corps. Marines from WWII to the present will gather at Faunsdale Bar and Grill for the celebration. The oldest Marine and the youngest Marine will be recognized as per tradi - tion. The birthday party is held every year in honor of the founding of the USMC. All Marines/ Navy and their families/friends are invited to attend this memorable event. Come help celebrate this event on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Contact Roy Lee at [email protected] or 334-624-4110.
To show appreciation for which employed many World in the parks are not covered by their service, Alabama State War I veterans during the Great the new program. Parks is implementing a new Depression. Structures built by “I am so thankful for all of program that provides veterans the CCC in the 1930s are still our veterans and I am glad we with free admission to any state cornerstones of the Alabama can offer them free admission to park, park facility or day use State Parks system. our State Parks,” said Chris area that charges an entrance fee Parks for Patriots also Blankenship, Commissioner of – including boat ramps and the includes a voluntary component the Alabama Department of Gulf State Park pier. The that allows park visitors to pro - Conservation and Natural Alabama State Parks: Parks for vide free admission for veterans Resources. “As Veterans Day Patriots program went into through sponsorship contribu - approaches, we urge all effect on Nov. 1. tions. Contributions to the pro - Alabamians to consider spon - “Our parks and public lands gram will be accepted for any soring our veterans by contribut - are places for reflection and dollar amount and will be used ing to this new program. It’s just serenity, and they stand as a trib - only to fund free entry for veter - one of the ways we can all show ute to those who have served our ans from any branch of the U.S. our gratitude for their selfless great nation,” said Greg Lein, military. service to the country.” Alabama State Parks Director. There are three ways that you To learn more about the Parks “For years we have offered free can make a sponsorship contri - for Patriots program, visit state park admission to veterans bution to the Parks for Patriots http://www.alapark.com/Parks- on Veterans Day. Expanding program: online by visiting ala - for-Patriots-Veterans-Program. that access year-round is the park.com; cash only sponsor - The Alabama State Parks CitMayyor GeOna Dofgge ttY Robboins rk least we can do for those who ships can be made at any Division relies on visitor fees Jimmy Robinson-Mayor Pro Tem have made our freedom possi - manned park gate; and cash or and the support of other partners ble.” credit card sponsorships can be like local communities to fund Jean Jones, Ricky Walker, Jeanette Brassfield Payne, Dianne Green Alabama has a long tradition made at most point-of-sale cash the majority of their operations. City Clerk/Treasurer Ralph Liverman and all City Employees of honoring veterans. Evolving registers in park offices, restau - To learn more about Alabama from Armistice Day, which cel - rants, camp stores and golf State Parks, visit www.ala - ebrated the end of World War I, shops. Your sponsorship contri - park.com. the first national Veterans Day bution will be utilized at the park celebration occurred in Alabama in which it was made. For those VFW Veterans Day & in 1947. Veterans Day takes making contributions online, the place each year on November sponsorship can be assigned to Meeting Continued... 11. the park of your choice. Faculty at Demopolis High Additionally, several The Parks for Patriots pro - School on Nov. 9 at 0945 in the Alabama state parks were built gram applies to entry fees only. Gym and again we will be gath - with help from the Civilian Park concessions and other fee- ering at BWMH on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. to celebrate Veterans Conservation Corps (CCC), based outdoor adventures with - Day. Come on out and join us as we mover forward in this years The Great War in the Heart of important social and civic mis - sions. If you meet the require - Dixie: Alabama in World War I ments for membership this Marty Olliff, a member of the cies and through their own insti - would be and ideal time for you to come out and join the VFW as Alabama Humanities tutions. we just celebrated our 118th Foundation’s Road Scholars The presentation pays partic - Anniversary of the Nations old - Speakers Bureau, will present ular attention to the African- est Veterans organization, We would like to show our “The Great War in the Heart of American response to the war, Veterans helping Veterans. appreciation Dixie: Alabama in World War I” the public face of which was on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., a hyper-patriotic that masked We salute those who have Bicentennial event, at the deep fears within the white com - 242nd Corps. Birthday Marengo County History and munity concerning black patri - Continued... served and presently serve for Archives Museum in otism and within the black com - Demopolis. This event is spon - munity concerning white take place on Nov. 10 at the their courage and dedication sored by the Marengo County oppression. The presentation Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul to a strong and free United History & Archives Museum covers the war’s impact on fur - Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa. The and the Demopolis Public thering Progressive government doors will open at 6 p.m. and the States of America. Library. "The Great War in the in the state. Indeed, the experi - ceremony will commence at 7 Thank you for protecting our Heart of Dixie" describes how ence of mobilization led to the p.m. Dress will be uniform of the Alabama home front election of Governor Thomas the day, business casual or casu - citizens and country. responded to mobilization in Kilby and the implementation of al. Share with us the reading of World War I and how that belated reforms to improve the General Lejeune's message and response changed the state and lives of the people and the econ - our Commandant's birthday its people’s institutions. It omy of the state through govern - message as well as Our Fallen recounts Alabama’s military mental actions. Lastly, it exam - Comrades Ceremony. The old - contributions to the war effort, ines how commemoration of the est and youngest Marines pres - then examines the economic war resulted in the erection in ent will be recognized at the and social impact of the federal 1940 of the current headquarters cake cutting ceremony. The Mike Spann Detachment of the 226 South Washington Street government’s spending on four of the Alabama Department of military camps, Wilson Dam Archives and History. Marine Corps League and the Livingston, Alabama 35470 Alabama Marines Foundation (205) 652-1291 or (800) 239-8922 and the Nitrate Plants at Muscle To read about more Road Shoals, and the shipbuilding Scholar Speakers Bureau pre - are sponsoring the event and https://www.watkinscross.com industry of Mobile. Next it treats sentations, visit look forward to Celebrating the "No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed how citizens responded to the http://www.alabamahumani - “founding of the Corps” with is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.” war through mobilization agen - ties.org/programs/road/. you all. Semper Fidelis, Major. Thursday, November 9, 2017 The Sumter County Record-Journal Page 3-B
Sumter County Record Journal Veterans Day Special Edition
School News
SCHS JROTC Vets Program Sumter Central ROTC will have a Veteran’s Program Thursday, November 9 at 1 p.m.
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Veterans Day 2017
School News
For Home and Country Americas Entry into the York War to End All Wars West To commemorate the 100th from home before, of one’s anniversary of the United States’ patriotic duty to save food for entry into World War I (April 6, the children of France, and the End 1917), the University Libraries underlying heartache and long - Special Collections has installed ing for loved ones. Now those an exhibit featuring selections stories must, for the most part, Great from their collections that illus - be imagined by the viewer – the trate how the War impacted the voices behind them having been 4-H lives of those serving on the silenced by time. “Front Lines” and those on the The exhibit in the Pearce “Home Front.” On display are Foyer on the 2nd floor of Bake uniforms and military parapher - Gorgas Library on the campus nalia, letters, photographs, and of UA, featuring materials posters that each have a story to drawn from a wide variety of Great 4-OH bafkf e-off was tell. They tell of young men collections – large and small, held at York West End Jr who had probably never been will be on display through the High. www.facebook.com/Sumter- more than one hundred miles Fall semester. County-4-H-Cooperative-Extension
North Sumter Jr. High Honor Roll A Honor Roll: Page, Dashaun Pope, Gabrielle Pope, Emonie Anniyah Alford, Rush, Lakayla Scott, Lester Scott, Tony Speight, Ashireeya Shakira Spencer, Da’Mareyah Washington, Cameron, Curtis Richardae William, Zakariah William Child, Shanyia Perfect Attendance: Christopher Williams, Hinton, Jakai Anniyah Alford, MaryAlice Alford, Jimmie Johnson, Nicholas Brownridge, Curtis Child, Christasia Jones Cunningham, Cedric Garner, Fredrickon Green, AB Honor Roll: Christopher Williams, Avry Alesica Hall, Kristie Harper, Steven Harper, Moore, Angel Burrell, Cornelius Dancy, Dekarius Keydaysha Harrison, Denaisha Hayes, Ashayla Freeman, A’Miley Gales, Kristie Harper, Kezia Jemison, Aleric Johnson, Nicholas Jones, Harris, Tramaine Harris, Denaisha Hayes, Sebastian Little, Drequann Magee, Jacarius Shanyia Hinton, Erin Moore-Johnson, Aireale Maxwell, Janyia Mitchell, Malayjah Pinkerton, Lavender, Joshua Noland, Markia Oliver, Harold Ashanti Pope, Gabrielle Pope, Loreal Pope, Teyana Rush, Lakayla Scott, Quade Scott, Takali Young, Shakira Spencer, Lanniyah Turner, Chardai Watkins UWA’s Tutwiler Scholars Program
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LJHS Robotics team receives 1st and 2nd place awards at Best Robotics Competition at Shelton State The competition was designed to encourage innovation and inspire students to pursue careers in science technology engineering, and mathe - matics through robotic design. LJHS Robotics Team rose to the challenge and received the 1st Place Award for Marketing Presentation and 2nd Place in Spirit and Sportsmanship. We would like to take this oppor - College, Tuscaloosa. tunity to show appreciation our Teams had to demonstrate their Mentors; Mrs. Maxwell, Mr. robot’s ability to perform fire safety Sturdivant, Mrs. L. Thomas, Ms. operations – rescue a manikin, con - Williams, Mrs. McVay and our tain chemical drums and extinguish Sponsors; BEST Inc. Alabama Power, flames, submit an engineering note - Carcam, Mercedes Benz, Sumter book, present a marketing presenta - County Alumni Association, Alfa Livingston Jr. High School (LJHS) ous middle and high schools at the Technology (BEST) Competition, Oct. tion, set up a team exhibit and show Insurance and Livingston Junior High Robotics Team competed against vari - Boosting Engineering Science and 27-28 at Shelton State Community spirit and sportsmanship. School PTSA. Sumter Central Robotics Team Heads to South’s BEST Regional Robotics Championship
Sumter County Commission would like to honor the women and men who have The Sumter Central Higher Level Robotics Team strives to engage students in hands-on served and those who are activities, and fosters their pas - sion for STEM (Science, actively serving our country Technology, Engineering, and Technology). Each year the team prepares vigorously for to preserve our freedom this the BEST (Boosting, Engineering, Science, and Veteran’s Day Technology) competition held at Shelton State Community College. In the BEST Robotics Competition, teams from various schools participate and innovate new technologies by utilizing the Engineering Design Process. This year the Sumter Central Higher Level Robotics Team placed in four categories: 1st place in T-Shirt Design, Spirit and Sportsmanship, and Engineering Notebook; 3rd place in Marketing Presentation . N ow that they are advancing to the South’s BEST Regional Competition, they are in need of sponsors who may donate money or supplies for the competition. If you would like to sponsor, please contact Ms. Latosha Caves at 205-652-1501 or email her at [email protected]. This week at UWA’s Competition: Demetris Moore placed 3rd Maze Runner Leggo Robotics. Amari and Taylor placed 3rd Scientific Method Challenge. The team also placed 3rd overall. Submitted by Rachael Harris
Sumter County Commissioners: (Back L-R) Tommie Armistead, Ben Walker, Archie Hall (Front L-R) Pat Ezell, Drucilla Russ - Jackson, Marcus To all Veterans we offer our Campbell
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On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Policy Council, CEO/Executive Director, Staff, Parents and the Children we serve at Sumter County Opportunity, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start Programs , we would like to express to the All the Veterans and their families past and present our gratitude for their service and sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy. Our Veterans and their families deserve to be honored but more importantly they need our ongoing support. In the words of General Colin Powell, “On Veterans Day put out your flags, cheer the marchers at parades and go to the tributes. But when you wake up the next day, November 12th, remember that it is still Veterans Day for our Veterans - and it will be every day of their lives,” quoted Lena Hardaway, Executive Director. Below find a list Veterans affiliated with the staff at Sumter County Opportunity, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start Programs.
Master Sgt. Zebbie D. Bonner, Sr., Army Mr. Alex Tanks, Army (deceased,) He fought in World War II and the Mr. Demetrice Poe, Army Korean War. LaShonda Dunn, Army Sgt. Marvin Artis, Army Mr. William Patterson, (deceased) He fought Mr. Elarch Amerson, Army (Korean War) in World War II in the Army. Mr. Josoeph Troy Green, Navy Mr. Joseph Troy Greene, Navy Mr. Theotis Patterson, Army (He fought in Reverend James Maddox, Airforce the Vietnam War) Mr. Fred Jackson, Army (Viet Nam Veteran) (Master Sageant)
Lt. Col. Anthony Hardy, Sr., Army (Pentagon Mr. Vernon Barnes, Navy Mr. Harry Meadow, Army and he fought in the Persian Gulf War) Mr. Herbert Payne (deceased) Army Mr. James Hutchins Sgt. Clarence Nelson, Army (deceased) Military Policeman James Ward, Army Navy Senior Chief Joseph Green Commissioner Isaac Boner (deceased), Lt. United States Marines Mr. Percy Watkins, Army Tiffany Patrick, E3 Army
Lt. Bruce Bonner (deceased), United States Mr. Barnes Williams, Jr., Army Thomas Patrick, SFC Army Army Ms. Deidre Jefferson, Army Larry Brooks, E7 National Guard Mr. Zebbie D. Bonner, Jr. Army E4 Mr. John Miller, Sr., Army (Korean War) Latrisha Townsend, E 4 Air Force Lt. James Scales, Army Mr. Eddie Charles Miller, Army Larry Delaine, SFC Army Private 1st Class Leon Scales Major Carlos Miller, Sr., Army (Desert Willie C. Scott, Army Lt. Jimmy Brown Storm) Sam Scott, Jr., Army Mr. Earnest Mason, (deceased) United States Mr. Reginald Miller, Navy Army and he fought in the Vietnam War. Randy McIntosh, Army Mr. Willie Charles Chaney, Army Jason Russell, Army Odell Horn, Army Sgt. Mr. Foster Johnson, National Guard Major Brown, Lt. Army Charles Moss, Air Force Mr. Carl Lee Walker, Vietnam Mr. Bobby Brown Cliff Anderson, Marine Mr. Willie James Billups, Army Mr. Terry Hutchins Sebastian Adams, Army Mr. Albert Billups, Reserve Mrs. Barbara Little Sebastian Adams, Jr., Navy Mr. A. B. Billups, Reserve Mr. William Deon Nelson, Army Reserve Mr. Cory Garner, Reserve Mr. Terry Brown, Army Sgt. Bobby Donald, Army Mr. Percy Williamson, Air Force Mr. Arthur Agnew Lt. Olive Ross, Army Mr. Arrie James, Reserve Mr. William Brown Daryl Walker, Air Force Ms. Kailyn Garner, Reserve Mr. James Melvin Otis Derrick Walker, Air force Pilot Ms. Benita Weston, Army Mr. Franklin Otis Jim Fox, Army Mr. Weston, Army Mr. Earnest Jones, Jr. Grover McIntosh, Jr. (Retired Staff Sgt.) Ms. Kadarius Childs, Mason Mr. Glenn Etheridge, Sgt. Army Lt. Will Isaac Jr. Ms. Ramon Parker, Army Mr. Rodney Starks, Navy Mr. Wyatt Greene (deceased), Army Mr. Willie Marshall, Army Mr. James Campbell, Army Mr. Jet Shelton, Navy Mr. Fred Marshall, Army Mr. St. James, Private in Army Mr. Horace Dawson, Army Lenard Powell, Army Mr. Terry James, Army Chief Master Sergeant Robert Huckabee, Air Mr. Kilmor Marshall, Marines Force Mr. Carl Gambell, Army Sylvester Washington, Army Private 2 Gerald Perry, Army Sgt. Joe Proctor, (deceased), Air Force Mr. Lester Cole, Navy Staff Sergeant Glover Benn (deceased), Army Mr. Curtis Shelton, Army Mr. Regional Williams, Navy Sgt. Arthur Walker, Air Force Mr. Frederick Walker Ms. Lucinda Jones, Army Geraldine Mills, Coast Guard Nurse Mr. Donald Brown, Army Mr. Roger Le Lawson, Coast Guard Willie Brassfield, Army Sgt. Wyatt Greene Mr. Sean Chamber, Coast Guard Larry Lee Wrenn, Jr., Air Force (Sgt. E6) Corporal Jet Shelton Mr. Derrick Fitch, Navy Mr. William M. Turner, Sr., Army Mr. Christopher Spencer, Army Mr. Edward Poe, Army Mr. Elmer Stallings, Army