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10 Places to Visit Within a 4 Hour Drive
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Volunteer Opportunities in the Area
Top Tech Gifits
A Look Ahead to 2020
Getting Ready for Tax Season
Contributors
I can’t believe the year is almost over. I just put up my Christmas tree and threw away my bottle rockets. In any case, this issue should prepare us with a look ahead at what 2020 has in store. Entertainment is will be endless including choosing from the Olympics this summer and The Euro Cup.
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For last minute Christmas shopping, we have highlighted some of this year’s top gadgets.
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We have also assembled 10 places to visit within a 4 hour drive, so if you have some extra time and are looking for a unique day trip, we’ve done the homework for you. This issue, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Benz, and he gives us some advice for those interested in starting a business in the area. Speaking of business, we get down to business with a jump start on those 2019 taxes due in April. We outline some of the notable points that may concern you as a tax payer. Finally, we have scads of volunteer opportunities in the area.
Nathan Bonar, Editor nathan@creativeinktn.com
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The holiday’s are over and the winter blues are starting to set in. You’ve caught up on all the seasons of your favorite shows and wanting to get out and explore. So to help you with your travel plans here’s a list of 10 ideas for day trips within four hours.
Chattanooga Aquarium Chattanooga, Tennessee
Who doesn’t love checking out the amazing array of aquatic animals on the other side of the Tennessee River? Take the three-hour trek to Chattanooga and you’ll find there’s no shortage of fun at the aquarium with everything from otters and alligators to an IMAX theatre taking you on virtual tours of all kinds of fantastical locales.
If you go 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 10am to 6pm daily Age 3 - 12 $18.95, Age 13 and up $29.95 www.TNAqua.org 800-262-0695
Louisville Slugger Museum Louisville, Kentucky
The most recognizable pieces of baseball iconography are located just a three-hour trip away in Louisville, Kentucky. As one of the most popular and storied bat-makers in sports history, the Louisville Slugger and its museum are sure to wow everyone in the family. The museum offers factory tours to show how all the bats are made and exploring the museum itself is one of the best parts of the experience.
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800 W Main St, Louisville, KY Mon- Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 5pm Kids 5 & under-Free, Kids 6 - 12-$8, Seniors 60+ -$13, Adults -$14 877-775-8443 www.SluggerMuseum.com Louisville is in the Eastern time zone
U.S. Space and Rocket Museum Huntsville, Alabama
Why not take the little John Glenn and Buzz Aldrin in your life for a trip down to Huntsville, Alabama, where you can indulge in all things aeronautical? The U.S. Space and Rocket Museum has many different exhibits to explore, from the Shuttle Park with the retired Pathfinder Orbiter on display to the Science on Orbit exhibit, which gives visitors a true sense of what it’s like to work and live on the International Space Station. They also offer a week-long camp for true space lovers, but these are considerably more expensive and require reservations be made in advance.
If you go One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 9am to 5pm daily Kids 5 - 12 – $16, Adults - $24 800-637-7223 www.RocketCenter.com
Discovery Park of America Union City, Tennessee
The Discovery Park is one of the premiere attractions in West Tennessee outside of Memphis, and there are enough exhibits and installations to explore inside with something for the young and young at heart. You can check out the earthquake simulator showing the magnitude 7.9 quake that created Tennessee’s Reelfoot Lake in the early 19th century and check out the preserved skeletons of the T-Rex and other dinosaurs inside the 50-acre park.
If you go 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, TN 10 am to 5 pm Tue-Sun Kids 3 and under - Free, Kids 4 -12 - $11.95, Seniors 65+ - $12.95, Adults - $14.95 731-885-5455 www.DiscoveryParkOfAmerica.com
USS LST-325 Memorial Evansville, Indiana
Docked in Evansville, this ship saw the beaches of Normandy during World War II’s infamous D-Day operations. Visitors can walk through a piece of history and see what it was like to work on a ship of this size during some of the largest conflicts in the history of the world. The USS LST-325 worked as part of the largest armada of ships during D-Day and helped deliver tanks and vehicles during the invasion. The history buff in your Family will definitely love this day trip.
If you go 840 LST Drive Evansville, IN • 10am to 4pm Sat only • 812-421-2200 • Kids 6 - 17 – $5, Adults – $10
Memphis Zoo Memphis, Tennessee
There are grizzly bears. There are sea lions. There are elephants. And they all live in Memphis where you can visit year-round. The zoo hosts daily feeding shows for many of the different animals and educational programs for all visitors to enjoy.
If you go 2000 Prentiss Place Memphis, TN 9am to 4pm daily Parking - $5, Kids 2 - 11 - $10, Seniors 60+ -$14, Adults - $15 901-333-6500 www.MemphisZoo.org
National Corvette Museum Bowling Green, Kentucky
There’s something about 2 tons of rumbling American muscle that everyone can appreciate. And that’s exactly what Bowling Green has to offer. The museum has more than 80 Corvettes from different periods on display and after you get your fill of the performance car’s history, head on over to the Motorsports Park to see them in action. You can even take your own car on the track for a few laps. Prices vary for Motorsports Park activities.
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Land Between the Lakes Golden Pond, Kentucky
Every now and then it’s good to unplug and find somewhere with a little less cell reception than we’re used to. The Land Between the Lakes recreation area does exactly that and provides a great escape for a day trip. Visitors can head out for a hike on any of the numerous trails or go fishing on the Kentucky Lake for bass and bluegill at the 170,000 acre playground in West Kentucky.
If you go 238 Visitor Center Dr Golden Pond, KY • 9am to 5pm daily Kids 5 - 12 - $3, Adults - $5 877-861-2457 • www.LandBetweenTheLakes.us
350 Corvette Dr. Bowling Green, KY 8am to 5pm daily Kids 5 - 12 - $5, Seniors age 62+ - $8 Adults - $10, Active-duty Military - Free 270-781-7973 www.CorvetteMuseum.org
Mammoth Cave Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Let out your inner spelunker at Mammoth Cave, the world’s longest-known cave system. Tours of the system are offered with varying degrees of difficulty starting with a quarter-mile hike that takes around an hour to complete all the way up to a five-mile hike that takes six hours to complete. Despite the name, caving isn’t the only thing offered at the park. There are above-ground trails and horseback riding for visitors to enjoy after they’ve returned to the surface.
If you go 1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 8:30am to 4:30pm daily Tickets for all activities range from Free to $55 270-758-2180 www.NPS.gov/MACA
Ark Encounter Williamstown, Kentucky
The largest timber frame building in the world sits just more than four hours away in Williamstown, Kentucky, where you can find the biblical Noah’s Ark. The ark is built to the specifications laid out in the Bible and houses exhibits about the flood that carried Noah’s Ark and how he kept the animals as the story describes. There’s even a zip line adventure that gives you an aerial view of the ark available to ride!
If you go 1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY Mon - Sat 9am - 9:15pm, Sun noon - 9:15pm Kids 5 - 12 - $28, Adults - $40, Seniors 60+ - $31 855-284-3275 • www.ArkEncounter.com Williamstown is in the Eastern time zone
Do you have someone in your family that is impossible to shop for? Does the thought of having to find them a present this holiday season stress you out? Well, we are here to help! Below is a list of popular tech gifts that anyone on your Christmas list will surely love.
Tile Mate If you have someone that is constantly misplacing things, then the Tile Mate is the gift for them. Each tile connects to a mobile app and allows you to track it and play alerting sounds from your phone. The tile is about the size of a quarter and can help you keep up with your keys, wallet, and more.
iRobot Roomba 980 Vacuum Cleaning Robot This little robot sells itself. The Roomba automatically vacuums your floors and then recharges itself when it’s done. Who wouldn’t want a device that cuts out one daily chore?
Long Distance Friendship Lamp Do you have a loved one that’s far away? Simply buy a set of these lamps and when your loved one touches their lamp, yours will start to glow. You will feel instantly closer to them even if you’re hundreds of miles away. 9
Furbo WiFi Dog Cam We all have a dog lover in our lives. This camera allows you to see and talk to your pet while you are out of the house. Want to know the best part? It allows you to give your pup treats while you are gone as well.
Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels Have a heavy sleeper in the family? Is it impossible to get them out of bed? Let your present do it for you! This alarm clock literally rolls away when it’s time to wake up. Who doesn’t love a game of hide and seek in the morning?
Clip on LED Ring Light Now-a-days everyone is using their phones as their primary camera. Whether you use it for selfies, family photos, or even food photography, this light will help improve all of your daily photos.
VicTsing Shower Speaker Who doesn’t love to jam out to some music in the shower or by the pool? This waterproof speaker is an amazing gift for just about anyone in your family.
FitBit Help your loved ones stay on track with their fitness goals by allowing them to keep track of their heart rate, calories burned, and more! They will thank you when it’s officially time to drop some of the holiday pounds.
Ring Wi-Fi Doorbell It seems like it is all the rage to be able to watch your front porch while you are away from home. It will give your loved one a better sense of security as well as being able to make sure their delivered packages are safe.
FosPower Emergency Solar Hand Crank This neat little survival tool is a radio, flashlight, and phone charger all in one. It can be charged via solar power, a hand crank, or batteries. So, when that next big storm hits, your family members will have the comfort of knowing they are prepared.
SFC(R) Benz Paeboum I found Mr. Benz waiting for me at his restaurant, Thai Bowljust off Tiny Town Rd. behind Starbucks. We sat down while the restaurant was abuzz with the sounds of pre-opening. Pans clattering, people moving in a purposeful manner. Mr. Benz sat with me and pointed out some of his very detailed art on the walls. The experience was sublime. While we chatted, I asked Mr. Benz some questions:
Where are you from and give us some of your background? I was born and raised in Thailand. My family imgrated here to Sacramento, California when I was 10 years old. We moved there in 1994. I went to high school in Amarillo, Texas. In 1998, I decided to join the Army, and I have been in the Army ever since. I have two beautiful kids, and I am married. My wife is the cook down here. How did you find your way to the military? I wanted to explore the world and do something for myself. I served this country because they did a lot for my family. They brought my family and my whole generation of family over here. They did a lot for me, I just wanted to give back to the country. Favorite memory or characteristics you will always remember from your service? Deployment. You cannot take back deployment, that we are brother and sister. We are soldiers. We take care of each other. We look after each other. We suffer. We eat together. We sleep together. Look out for each other. What were your positions in the Army and some of your duty stations? I retired 1st Sergeant. I was administration for 6 years, then I went to recruiting for 4 years. I finished off with patrolling and supply specialist for 10 years. My favorite duty station was Japan. It was a different culture, different background. They are very polite people. I learned a lot from there, and that is why I have this restaurant business to mirror Japanese culture and how they treat customers. What kept you in Clarksville? st
I was stationed here from 2012-2016, in 1 Brigade, then in Sustainment for 3 years. I decided this place did not have any good Thai restaurants, so I decided to come here and give the soldiers a place to go instead of driving 45 minutes to Nashville just to eat authentic Thai food. So, this was your last duty station when you retired? No, I came back from Korea. In 2018, I retired and came back here to start the restaurant.
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Hobbies now you’re retired? If the new restaurant isn’t enough! Yeah, the restaurant and two little kids. I have to manage this place. I try to go to the gym and play some racquetball every now and then when I get some free time. We are off on Mondays. Normally, it is Mondays that I get to go work out. Where are some places you like to take your kids here? Chuck E. Cheese. [chuckles]. Why a restaurant? Any previous food experiences? Family connection? I do not have any food experience, but my sister had a restaurant in Houston. She had the restaurant for 3 years, and she showed my wife the recipes. So, it is family passed on to family. Oh, so these are family recipes? Yes, these are family recipes. You know, a small restaurant, a small business. Do you do any of the cooking? No, no. I am front-of-the-house. I manage this place, do payroll, and do the taxes. Favorite memory in a kitchen? Oh, no. We just bought a pre-cooked turkey from Publix. [laughs]. Just go to family and friends and eat. Normally, we just go to our families. This year we decided to cook, so I just got the pre-cooked turkey and put it in the oven. [laughs]. I also want to say, I am thankful for the military men and women that served. Thanks to my family, friends, and community. Also, thank you for all the support during our grand opening! Advice for those newly retired? Or those looking to get into the restaurant business? Do your research first. Take time to yourself. Take care of yourself. Get as much help as possible. I did a lot of research and got a lot of help from small businesses like Score and Tennessee Small Business Administration. I have a lot of good people that have helped me out throughout my restaurant career. I would recommend that if it is something you want to do just make sure you are free to do it i.e. without a little kid to prevent you from going on with it. Just have good people surround you and do research, ask questions. A lot of military retirees or veterans will be happy to assist you if you have any questions. That is how I got my place started, and I had a lot of good help. We are doing pretty good.
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Santa Shot 1 part grenadine syrup 1 part green creme de menthe 1 part peppermint schnapps Pour grenadine to about 1/3 of your shot glass. Carefully layer equal parts of the creme de menthe, then the peppermint schnapps. (Don't worry if the schnapps and creme de menthe blend together, as mine did.) You can garnish it with crushed candy canes, if you want.
Eggnog Martini 2 1â „2 ounces eggnog 1 ounce vanilla vodka 1 ounce amaretto Caramel syrup Brown sugar Cinnamon Stick Fill a shaker with ice and pour in the eggnog, vodka and amaretto, and shake until chilled. Rim a chilled martini glass with a mixture of caramel syrup and brown sugar (you can either pour both on a saucer and rub the glass in them, or dip the glass into the caramel syrup from one saucer and the brown sugar in another if you're struggling to get it to stick). Strain the mixture into martini glass, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Chocolate Peppermint Stick 1 1/2 ounce white creme de cacao 1 ounce cream 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 1 teaspoon grenadine 1 mini candy cane Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the creme de cacao, cream and peppermint schnapps. Shake well until chilled. Strain ingredients into a chilled martini glass. Slowly drop the teaspoon of grenadine right in the middle so it settles to the bottom. Garnish with a small peppermint candy cane (or, optionally, crush the candy cane and sprinkle it on top) and serve.
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⁄ ounce Baileys ⁄ ounce Frangelico 5 ounces hot black coffee 1 1⁄2 ounces whipped cream 1 teaspoon sugar
Pour the coffee into an Irish coffee cup with the liqueurs. Add sugar to taste (hint: less sugar-obsessed palettes may not want any). Float the whipped cream on top and serve. You can garnish this drink with a sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon or chopped hazelnuts on top.
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⁄ ounce orange curacao ⁄ ounce cinnamon schnapps 1 ⁄2 ounce vodka 6 ounces cranberry juice
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Heat the cranberry juice until it’s hot. Pour everything else into an Irish coffee mug and then slowly add the hot juice. The temperature of the drink will be warm. Top it with whipped cream and garnish with sugar sprinkles on top.
If you’re looking for something meaningful to fill your days and feed your soul, then volunteering might just be the answer. Volunteering will give you a sense of purpose while providing important services to those in need. The Clarksville/Ft. Campbell area offers so many great ways to add value to your community. The following are just a few of the countless opportunities available. Loaves and Fishes is a nonprofit organization that has been feeding the hungry since 1983. They serve meals 6 days a week (approximately 50,000/year) at their Clarksville site and recently began offering a “blessing bag” lunch on Sunday. Loaves and Fishes is almost exclusively volunteer-operated, so they are always in need of help. If you are interested in volunteering to pick-up food, prepare food, or put together fundraisers or food drives, please contact Loaves and Fishes at info@loavesandfishestn.org or visit their site at loavesandfishestn.org. Another great way to contribute is to become a driver with the Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN). Volunteers transport veterans who are unable to drive themselves to and from medical VA facilities. This is an important service that can provide much more than just transportation. If you love the open road and the company of fellow vets, this would be a perfect way to share your time. You can learn more about this program and watch a short video by visiting the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs website at volunteer.va.gov/ voltransnetwork.asp. In the Hopkinsville area, the Pennyrile Allied Community Services-Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (PACS-RSVP) is the place to go. Their mission is to engage those 55 and older in volunteer services to meet the needs of the community while enriching the lives of the volunteers. RSVP will match your personal interests and skills with volunteer opportunities. They also provide pre-service orientation, supplemental insurance, and on-the-job training. To find the position that’s right for you, visit the PACS website or contact your local Community Action Agency.
You don’t even have to leave the house for this next volunteer opportunity. If you’re a night owl and are an empathetic listener, you might be the perfect candidate to work as a Crisis Counselor. The Crisis Text Line is a nationwide service that is powered by volunteers who work from home. Most crisis calls happen at night, so they are always in need of volunteers who don’t mind working the late shift. The busiest hours are between 10 pm and 6 am. Counselors must have a computer with internet access, pass a background check, and complete 30 hours of training. After that, you can set your own hours and start helping people in crisis. To read more about this opportunity or sign up for free training, go to crisistextline.org/volunteer. For those of you who really want to shake it up, you might want to consider becoming a Foster Grandparent. The Foster Grandparent Program is an amazing organization that pairs seniors (over 55) with at-risk children who need mentoring, tutoring, or just a friend to talk to. Grandparents serve from 20 to 40 hours per week at local organizations such as schools, hospitals, and daycare facilities. Volunteers receive an orientation, supplemental insurance, meals while on duty, and a small stipend. If you’re ready to change a child’s life for the better, contact Sonda Finley, Program Director at the Community Action Agency in Clarksville at 931-896-1800. In Hopkinsville, contact Mabel Ellis, the Program Coordinator at 270-886-6341.
These are just a few ideas to get you started thinking about the many ways available to give to your community. If none of these opportunities seem like a good fit for you, think about what you love, and start there. If you are an animal lover, you could offer your time at a no-kill shelter or foster a furry friend waiting for a forever home. Pediatric wards, senior centers, and nursing homes welcome volunteers to entertain, read stories, teach crafts, or just hang out and visit with patients and residents. You could volunteer to work at a non-profit thrift store or contact your local churches to let them know you are there to help by offering rides to the grocery store or doctor appointments, doing household repairs, or delivering meals to those who are housebound. The opportunities are endless, so get out there and volunteer!
What a whirlwind 2019 seemed to be. One moment we are setting our resolutions for the year, then the next thing it’s time for Thanksgiving, again, and we are planning our new post-holiday-eating diet, that hopefully, doesn’t include sugar cookies and midnight trips to the fridge for a leftover-turkey sandwich. With the year wrapping up, it is time to look ahead at what 2020 will bring us. It will be a banner year with the Olympics taking place in Tokyo, the Mars mission NASA has planned, the UEFA Euro Cup and, to top it off, this is an election year. Time to set the DVRs to record and watch history this 2020. Here is what to keep an eye out for this year. First, the soccer event of the year is happening June 12 to July 12 the Euro Cup! This is an exciting list of matches between top performing national soccer clubs. Much like the high of the Superbowl or World Series, this event is sure to provide a sensational experience. Pick a team and see who ends up with the cup. Next, plan to catch a glimpse of the new NASA Mars rover that will set off on July 17, 2020. This is an astrobiological mission to determine the conditions on Mars, including geological processes and habitability. Although the rover launches onJuly 17, it will land, hopefully, on February 18, 2021. These efforts to conduct research are to build future missions around sample-returns and crewed mission exploits. Perhaps this rover will find what we have been searching for, here is to the story unfolding. If space is a bit far out for you, then settle down to watch the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, kicking off on 24 July and culminating on 9 August. This year’s Olympic games will be exciting, to say the least. There is an addition of five new games this year baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing.
One thing to remember is the time difference, which is 13 hours ahead of America’s East Coast. The first time a mascot debuted for the Olympics was in 1968 at Grenoble was Schuss, a stylized skier. During the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games, our mascot was Izzy. Here, the Japanese have continued this tradition by introducing their mascot, Miraitowa. Some American contenders to keep up with during the Olympics: gymnast Simone Biles, swimmers Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel, tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, basketball player Lebron James, and track stars Noah Lyles and Justin Gatlin. This election year will be a cavalcade of political advertisements, we know this already, so, to be sure, election day is November 3, 2020 put it on your calendar. This is a pivotal election for either side of the aisle. Both parties are pushing to control the White House, while the House of Representatives is also up for re-election as well as the Senate. Things will be sure to heat up as the year progresses. The Republican National Convention elected to not have a debate committee in 2018 and hold off until the primaries. However, we see that the Democratic National Convention is about as full as a subway car when it comes to choosing a candidate. No matter your position, your candidate needs support and, to do that, you must show up to the polls during the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, WI from July 13-16 or the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, NC from August 24-27.
A final note about 2020: it’s a leap year! Make that extra day count.
What to Know About Your 2020 Taxes? It’s almost here...tax season. Mail boxes will be checked furiously for all the necessary documents to arrive. Coffee stains will find their way to papers layered across your desk or coffee table. Perhaps even a sleepless night part way through April. Albeit some of this may still happen but, hopefully, what follows will keep your head from spinning. Multiple new tax codes signed into law in 2017 take effect this tax season under the overhauled Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Other than a vast array of new corporate deductions in tax rates and reduced dividend deductions, the largest changes are the recalculated tax brackets for individuals and married couples. Percent taxed 37% 35% 32% 24% 22% 12%
Income $510,300 $204,100 $160,725 $84,200 $39,475 $9,700
Income for joint filing $612,350 $408,200 $321,450 $168,400 $79,950 $19,400
Source: irs.gov
Not only did the tax brackets get resettled, but there is now no mandated penalty for folks who do not have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. However, medical expenses did get a higher deduction threshold: the deductible went from 7.5% to 10% of adjusted gross income. This means you can deduct medical expenses paid from your pocket if they exceed 10% of your income. Under the revamped Tax Act, there is no alimony deduction, which means if you paid alimony in 2019, you cannot then write those payments off on your 2020 tax return. Likewise, the spouse that receives the alimony is unable to count the payment as income. The new tax law also allows you to contribute just a little bit more to your 401(k) or alternate retirement plans. For both 401(k) base contributions and IRA based contributions, the amount is up $500 from 2019. If you have a Health Savings Account, the contributions for self-only or family coverage plans have risen to $3,500 and $7,000, respectively. One big hit is for those who work at home. If you generally file to claim unreimbursed business expenses, professional fees, or investment expenses, they have been suspended from 2018-2025. This goes for those who take the home office deduction too. For some, another tightening happened in mortgage interest deductions. Now, taxpayers are only allowed to deduct interest on mortgage debt up to $750,000, however, those who have mortgage debt before December 15, 2017, your limit remains $1 million. Charitable contributions are up this year, raised from 50% to 60%, although you are unable to claim college athletic seating rights. These are some of the most notable changes that affect the average tax payer, but if you own a business or corporation, you might want to check out the pages and pages of changes that will alter your tax preparations this year. 19
Gander Memorial Relocates Thirty-four years ago, on December 12, 1985, the 101st Air Division suffered its largest loss in its entire history. Fort Campbell troops were returning home from Cairo, Egypt via Cologne, West Germany, and Gander, Canada on the Arrow Air Flight 1285. Many single soldiers made the decision to give up their seats on this flight to married service members to help ensure that they made it home to be with their families for Christmas.
Fort Campbell has recently relocated its Gander monument to help make more space for visitors, as well as concerns for the trees. Over the years, the trees were growing too close together, which could be harmful for their health. The monument was previously located at Wickham Avenue and Screaming Eagle Boulevard, but it now resides off of Tennessee Avenue, Normandy Boulevard, and expands to Wickham Avenue.
All 256 Canadian Sugar Maple trees, which were planted to honor every life that was lost on this tragic day, have been replanted at the new monument area behind Pratt Museum. The gorgeous stone monument that list every soldier’s name was also moved for the expansion. There has also been a walking path added, as well as the names of soldiers on stones at every tree foot. The expansion Gander Memorial overlooking Gander Lake, Gander Canada and relocation of this special All but twelve of the 248 monument will allow more servicemen onboard were members visitors the opportunity to come and of 101st Airborne Division. Most of pay their respects. them were soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry. A few To rededicate and honor the fallen, of the others were from other there will be a special ceremony held Forces Command units; and one on December 12, 2019 at the new was an agent from the Criminal location. This ceremony is held every Investigations Command. year, but this year’s will be sure to be extra special. For more information There are currently two monuments regarding this monument or to honor the lives lost on this day. ceremony, contact the Don F. Pratt One is at the crash site that overlooks Museum at 270-798-4986. Gander Lake, and the other memorial was erected at Fort Campbell. In a heartbreaking turn of events, the flight from Gander, Canada never made it home. Shortly after take-off, the aircraft stalled, crashed, and burned about half a mile from the runway. This horrible accident killed all 248 soldiers and the 8 crew members on board. It is believed that the crash was caused by ice on the aircraft’s wings.