Sponsors
Local Sponsors
Rocky Pass Freewill Baptist Church
Glenwood Baptist Church
Victory Temple Full Gospel Church
Salem Freewill Baptist Church
Rolling Thunder
Turkey Cove Baptist Church
Liberty Freewill Baptist Church
Cross Memorial Baptist Church
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Tilson Machine , Inc.
Providence United Methodist Church
Sugar Hill Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Nebo
Marion Credit Company
Morris Heating & Cooling
CJ's Convenience Stores
McDowell Trails Association
Hill Evans,PA
Fairview Free Will Baptist Church
St. Marks UMC
Bethel Baptist Church
Rolands Chapel Baptist Church
Killough's Music
Marion City Club
Marion Fire Dept.
Marion Moose Family Center # 1705
Marion Police Dept.
Mc Dowell County Goverment
McDowell Senior Citizens Center
Mitchell Painting
Steve Jones Sells Homes
Veterans Services
Woodmen of the Word
WNC Chapter Military Officers Association of America
Ned Hensley
Vein Mountain Baptist Church
Walmart-- Marion N.C.
Baxter Healthcare, North Cove N.C. Facility
Hampton Inn --Marion N.C. ( designated as the official hotel of choice)
Corpening YMCA
Route Seventy Cruisers
Larry and Marilyn Evans
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Cross Mill Pentecostal Holiness Church
Cornerstone Pentecostal Assembly Church
David Ricketts & Sherron Crawford
Hicks Chapel Baptist Church
Westmoreland Funeral Home
McDowell County Chamber of Commerce
Carolina West Shooting Club
Lowes Home Improvement of Marion N.C.
Bethel Free Will Baptist Church
Coxes Creek Free Will Baptist Church
Greenlee Baptist Church
Marion Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Harvest Time Baptist Church
New Manna Baptist Church
Old Fort First Baptist Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
Banner Greenhouses
City of Marion
Condrey Plumbing, Heating and A.C.
Davids Buildings
Foothills Supply Auction
Hidden Cove Nursery
Jay Marino--Pinnacle Landscapes
Jim Cook's Chevrolet, Buick, GMC
Joppa Lodge # 401, A.F. & A.M. Old Fort, N.C.
Representive Mitch & Barbara Gillespie
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Schedule of Events
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Thursday, May 12
MCSTVC Opens
10:00 AM Posting of Colors (American Legion Post #56)
Invocation - Pastor Doug Worley (Nebo First Baptist Church)
MCSTVC will be open for public visitation and school groups will visit the event throughout the day.
8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (National Guard 1451st Transportation Company)
Benediction - Pastor Alan Sailors (Rocky Pass Free Will Baptist Church)
* Local 1451 National Guard Unit Transportation Company will provide all after hours security for The Wall.
The public is welcome to visit The Wall 24 hours a day.
10:00 AM Posting of Colors (American Legion Post #56)
Invocation - Pastor Doug Worley (Nebo First Baptist Church)
MCSTVC will be open for public visitation and school groups will visit the event throughout the day.
8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (National Guard 1451st Transportation Company)
Benediction - Pastor Alan Sailors (Rocky Pass Free Will Baptist Church)
* Local 1451 National Guard Unit Transportation Company will provide all after hours security for The Wall.
The public is welcome to visit The Wall 24 hours a day.
Friday, May 13
MCSTVC Opens
8:00 AM Posting of Colors (MHS NJROTC)
Invocation - Pastor Jerry Lewis (Grace Community Church)
MCSTVC will be open for public visitation and school groups will visit the event throughout the day.
8:00 AM - Event open to public and school groups
5:00 PM
5:00 PM - Foothills Community band to perform
8:00 PM Honor and recognize those who serve and protect our community
8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (McDowell County Scout Troops)
Benediction - Pastor Charles Hughes (Bethlehem Baptist Church)
* Local 1451 National Guard Unit Transportation Company will provide all after hours security for The Wall.
The public is welcome to visit The Wall 24 hours a day.
8:00 AM Posting of Colors (MHS NJROTC)
Invocation - Pastor Jerry Lewis (Grace Community Church)
MCSTVC will be open for public visitation and school groups will visit the event throughout the day.
8:00 AM - Event open to public and school groups
5:00 PM
5:00 PM - Foothills Community band to perform
8:00 PM Honor and recognize those who serve and protect our community
8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (McDowell County Scout Troops)
Benediction - Pastor Charles Hughes (Bethlehem Baptist Church)
* Local 1451 National Guard Unit Transportation Company will provide all after hours security for The Wall.
The public is welcome to visit The Wall 24 hours a day.
Saturday, May 14
Grand Opening
10:00 AM - The MCSTVC Grand Opening Ceremony
11:30 AM Select State and National Elected Officials
Invocation - Reverend George Hutchins (LTC Chaplain (RET))
Local Talent - MHS NJROTC, MHS Band & National Guard #1451
Keynote Address - Jack Devine - VP of Vietnam Veterans of America
Calling of the Names
Families of those killed in action will be recognized
There will be a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the end of this ceremony
Benediction - CPT Richard Anderson (retired Chaplain)
12:00 PM Fly-over (Local Enthusiasts)
1:00 PM Calling of the Names
2:00 PM All Veterans Reception/Reunion
4:00 PM - Local Groups, soloist, school groups will be performing
Dusk
8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (Arrowhead VFW #4208)
Benediction - Pastor Jim Brewer (Glenwood Baptist)
10:00 AM - The MCSTVC Grand Opening Ceremony
11:30 AM Select State and National Elected Officials
Invocation - Reverend George Hutchins (LTC Chaplain (RET))
Local Talent - MHS NJROTC, MHS Band & National Guard #1451
Keynote Address - Jack Devine - VP of Vietnam Veterans of America
Calling of the Names
Families of those killed in action will be recognized
There will be a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the end of this ceremony
Benediction - CPT Richard Anderson (retired Chaplain)
12:00 PM Fly-over (Local Enthusiasts)
1:00 PM Calling of the Names
2:00 PM All Veterans Reception/Reunion
4:00 PM - Local Groups, soloist, school groups will be performing
Dusk
8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (Arrowhead VFW #4208)
Benediction - Pastor Jim Brewer (Glenwood Baptist)
Sunday, May 15
Rejoice At The Wall
10:00 AM Posting of Colors (Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club)
Invocation - Pastor Steve Hawkins
Afternoon & Evening Activities
2:30 PM Reggie Sadler & Family (On Stage)
3:30 PM Randy Kington (God & Country Speaker)
4:30 PM - Terry McKinney & Friends (On Stage)
8:00 PM Other Local Talent
8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (American Legion Post #56)
Benediction - Pastor Kent Smith (First Methodist Church)
10:00 AM Posting of Colors (Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club)
Invocation - Pastor Steve Hawkins
Afternoon & Evening Activities
2:30 PM Reggie Sadler & Family (On Stage)
3:30 PM Randy Kington (God & Country Speaker)
4:30 PM - Terry McKinney & Friends (On Stage)
8:00 PM Other Local Talent
8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (American Legion Post #56)
Benediction - Pastor Kent Smith (First Methodist Church)
Monday, May 16
8:00 AM Posting of Colors (American Legion Post #56)
Invocation - Pastor Harold Webb (Liberty Free Will Baptist Church)
Event open to public & school groups
5:00 PM Retiring of Colors (McDowell County Salute to Veterans Team Members)
Benediction - Pastor Dan Thornton (Old Fort Presbyterian Church)
Invocation - Pastor Harold Webb (Liberty Free Will Baptist Church)
Event open to public & school groups
5:00 PM Retiring of Colors (McDowell County Salute to Veterans Team Members)
Benediction - Pastor Dan Thornton (Old Fort Presbyterian Church)
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