‘Bandera Honors Veterans’ recognizes sacrifices Special to the Bulletin
“Bandera Honors Veterans” will once more celebrate those who fought to obtain and protect our democratic way of life on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Planning is underway to expand the family displays that are always set up on the Bandera County Courthouse lawn to include informational booths by veteran-oriented nonprofit and government organizations focused on support to veterans and their families. The Bandera American Legion Post 157 is hosting the event, which will include a program paying tribute to our local veterans with special music, VIP seating for World War II and Korean War veterans, a keynote speaker, comments by local dignitaries and the annual parade. “We want this to be a spectacular display of Americanism, Bandera style. We ask all business owners and families to fly their United States flags all week and sign up to display your family military pride and ride in the parade,” said Susan Junker, commander of Post 157. The displays must be ready for public viewing starting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 7, followed by the program at 11 a.m.
The parade is scheduled to kick off at noon from the Bandera City Park and follow a route down Main Street in Bandera. The traditional barbeque on the courthouse lawn will begin right after the parade, about 1 p.m. All veterans and their spouses are invited to participate free of charge. More music, fellowship and honors will continue throughout the lunch. “This has been such a challenging year. We are super ready for a huge patriotic showing in 2020. There’s so much to be proud of in our community, our military and our veterans who continue to serve after their time in the military,” said Dennis Birchall, Bandera County
Veteran Service Officer. Birchall is also leading the Parade Committee. Contact the Bandera American Legion Post 157 for more information by calling 830-796-7528, by sending it an e-mail at amlegion157@live.com, going to its Facebook page or stopping by any Wednesday at 205 12 St., across from the Chevron Ice House. The American Legion is also celebrating its 100th Anniversary as a chartered post this year. It was chartered in September 1920 within a year of the end of World War II. Watch for upcoming Bulletin articles on the founders and contributions over those 100 years.
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