The Ellis County Press: Oldest Living Veterans from Ellis County...

Oldest Living Veterans from Ellis County...
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By Carol Grey Honza
NOTICE:  -THE _WELCOME HOME - ENNIS HONORS HER HEROES_ COMMITTEE IS IN SEARCH OF
THE OLDEST LIVING MALE VETERAN, AND THE OLDEST LIVING FEMALE VETERAN FROM ELLIS
COUNTY-
The two Veterans will receive special honors at events that will take place
during the celebration week the American Veterans Traveling Tribute comes to
Ennis, May 6 - 9.  This event, sponsored by American Legion Post 361 of Ennis,
will have specific celebrations planned in honor of these two senior Veterans at
the event site.
There will also be an _Honor Ride_ planned for the pair who will ride in style
in _collectible classic vehicles_ during the _Patriotic Parade_ through downtown
Ennis.  The parade, complete with bands, patriotic floats, motorcycles, vintage
and classic vehicles, etc.,  is scheduled for Saturday, May 8th..
OLDEST LIVING VETERANS FROM ELLIS COUNTY:  If anyone has names or any
information they can provide relating to  potential prospects for these honors,
please contact: Committee Members: Marylyn Wylie - 972-875-8836 or Lee Ann
Markham 972-875-8987.