Sunday, November 5, 2017
Patriotic Tribute
Honoring the Service of All Veterans
Across the Years, Around the Globe
1:00 PM – Patriotic Ceremony
Memorial Plaza
Join us in honoring these individuals whose names have recently been added to the Hall of Honor:
Jeffrey O. Ausborn
Jason N. Barfield
Christopher R. Bell
Julian L. Colvin
Andrew J. Derrick
Stacy A. Green
Nicholas C. D. Hensley
Michael W. Hosey
Joshua T. Lancaster
Nehamon Lyons, IV
Travis L. Nelson
Waid C. Ramsey
Marsha D. Ratchford
Mark E. Stratton, II
Joseph C. Whitehead
Dewitt Harris
William T. Herrod, Jr.
Othel Joe Wallace
James A. Williams, Jr.
A private viewing for family and friends will take place in the Hall of Honor from 12:30 – 1:00 PM before the ceremony.
Honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Rodney J. Evans
Rodney J. Evans, who gave his life in Vietnam, will also be honored for his bravery and sacrifice. A commemorative plaque will be placed in Memorial Plaza, joining the other Medal of Honor recipients from Alabama since 1900.
Guest Speaker: Major General James W. Darden
Special Music: Simmons Middle School Choir
2:15 PM – StepStone Ceremony
American Flag Plaza
Family and friends have honored veterans by purchasing engraved pavers placed beneath the American Flag. This ceremony provides an opportunity for families to speak on behalf of their loved ones.
Click here for a full list of honorees.
Additional Information
Golf carts will be available before and during the ceremonies for those needing assistance down the trail to the Plaza.
There is no admission fee, and seating is provided for both ceremonies.
Event Contributors
The Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to the following organizations and individuals for their support:
Aabco Rentals
Asbury United Methodist Church
Walter Bailey, Sr.
City of Mountain Brook
The Fenelon Club
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Greater Birmingham Chapter of Military Officers of America
Jason Hammock
Holt Audio Visual
Lloyd E. Beard Photography
Daniel McKeever, III
I.H. McNeill, III, P.C., Certified Public Accountants
Mountain Brook Parks and Recreation
Norton’s Florist
Suzanne Peranich
Ridout’s Valley Chapel
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Sentry Heating and Air
Trinket Shaw
Stuart Sinor
Southern Label Company
Howard Strickler
Vulcan District Boy Scouts
The Welch Group Foundation Inc.
Wells Fargo
Special Acknowledgment
A heartfelt thank you to the AVMF Board Members, Event Committee, and numerous volunteers for their dedication and commitment to making this event possible.
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