Volunteers Needed
The National Medal of Honor Museum is seeking volunteers to greet guests visiting this rolling museum at an event in Frisco. This event is in conjunction with the 2024 Catholic Bowl held at The Star Stadium in Frisco, Texas. honoring the 9/11 victims in the afternoon on Saturday, September 14 starting at 1:30 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer on this mission to inspire America, click the volunteer button below.
In attendance at the Social were many Purple Heart recipients, a Medal of Honor recipient and community leaders. Councilman John Keating read a City of Frisco proclamation that honored the Purple Heart recipients. Each Purple Heart recipient in attendance was presented with their own proclamation giving each soldier his own special memento honoring their service.
There were several notable speakers that evening that included Florent Groberg who spoke of his experience leading up to his Purple Heart moment and President Obama’s presenting him with the Congressional Medal of Honor. A live auction raised money for Frisco’s very own Purple Heart Monument to be erected at the Frisco’s Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park. The Medal of Honor Mobile Museum was out front of the venue and was available for all to tour. Many Military Order of the Purple Heart were present from the local, state and national level.
American Legion Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post. “
Join Frisco VFW Post 8273, the Frisco Garden Club, the City of Frisco, and American Legion Post 178 for a Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Frisco Commons Park. The event features a traditional flag and wreath-laying ceremony and patriotic music.
Post 178 members are invited to attend the Welcome Home Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00PM at Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034 . Plan to arrive a few minutes early to secure parking and your reserved seats.
WELCOME HOME OPENING CEREMONY DETAILS:
Curator Mark Witham (second from the left) escorted Larry Wilhelm, Terry Gilbert, and Ed Reed for a two-hour tour of the collection.
The Military Heritage Collection of North Texas is located Just a few miles southeast of Nevada, Texas (2021 population 1,331). Its multitude of military treasures are housed in numerous buildings at 20798 County Road 590, Nevada, TX 75173.
The collection includes an array of military vehicles, many of which operate, including troop carriers, tanks, Humvees, and motorcycles. Also included is a diverse collection of military uniforms spanning from WWI to the current day and an extensive collection of original artworks from many notable artists.
The collection curator, Mark Witham, oversees collections by managing the acquisition, preservation, and display of the artifacts. Mark began the collection more than ten years ago through various means, including government surplus purchases, contributions from contacts throughout the world, and simply donations through word of mouth.
For more information regarding tours and hours of operations, visit https://militaryheritagecollection.org.
THE WALL THAT HEALS FRISCO
May 1 – 5
Grand Park
7275 Dallas Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(SW Corner North Tollway & Cotton Gin Rd)
Please help welcome The Wall That Heals to Frisco by volunteering to honor all who have served.
Set-up is April 30, from 2:00pm – 8:00pm and Take-down is on May 5, from 2:00pm – 8:00pm.
Volunteer training will take place on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 PM. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift start time. All volunteers must be prepared for weather conditions. This event will take place RAIN or SHINE.
This exhibit is open 24 hours. Please use the link below to CAREFULLY review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449A9AB2CA2FB6-48593714-thewall#/