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Vol. 120, No. 131

• Corinth, Mississippi • 14 pages • One section

Purple Heart monument dedicated BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Supporters of the Purple Heart monument wiped away tears Monday morning as the permanent tribute to those wounded or killed in combat was formally dedicated at court square. Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 813 Commander Louis Harris gave thanks for those “who suffered and gave their lives for the cause of justice, liberty and freedom” as he stood alongside the monument at the northeast corner of court square. “Words cannot say enough today for the men and women who died to give this great republic freedom and our democratic way of life,” said Harris. “But we know that freedom is not free. Some gave some. Some gave all. We all gave, and I thank the men and women that’s in all the uniforms around the world protecting us today.” He gave special mention to James “Jim” Howard Weaver, a retired U.S. Army veteran who originated the Purple Heart

chapter but died before seeing completion of the monument. His wife, Beulah, was on hand during the Memorial Day ceremony to accept recognition for his efforts. “There are people here who did some outstanding work and spent a lot of their time and their own money to bring this to fruition,” said Harris. The group honored numerous supporters with certificates of appreciation. Names of recipients of the Purple Heart, the nation’s oldest military decoration, are etched into bricks in front of the base of the monument. The Board of Supervisors gave approval to the proposed monument design in December 2013, and Modern Woodmen contributed a portion of the funds for its construction. Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

People read the names of Purple Heart recipients etched into brick after Monday morning’s monument dedication. See related photo on page 2.

Service at cemetery says, ‘we remember’ BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Presenting a wreath in honor of those who gave their lives are Sid Price and Charles Dilworth, American Legion; Jerry Eaton, Military Order of the Purple Heart; and James Griffin, Marine Corps League.

Story unfolds of WWII veteran buried at Shiloh BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com

SHILOH, Tenn. — There have been a bunch of war stories told here over the years. Some are shared on the hallowed grounds of Shiloh National Military Park where the epic Civil War battle was fought in 1862. Another story was told this Memorial Day inside the black iron gates of Shiloh National Military. This is the story of Lebron Anderson Chapman, one of many veterans buried at Shiloh. We was part of the Wall of Honor and the featured veteran on the holiday this year. “He didn’t give all,” said his son, Tony Chapman of

Under a U.S. flag flying at half-staff, locals gathered at Corinth National Cemetery Sunday afternoon to remember the fallen. Those resting in the cemetery had the qualities needed to serve a cause larger than one’s self, said Doug Hayhurst, chief of staff of the Mississippi State Guard. “What we’re really here honoring today is that spirit of service that is common to all who have put on the uniform,” he said. While the Memorial Day holiday is often viewed as heralding the arrival of summer fun, Hayhurst said it should be a time to

say, “We remember.” “The Civil War, the SpanishAmerican War, World War I and II, and the Korean War are all but ancient history,” he said. “The Vietnam War and Desert Storm are quickly becoming a fading memory. With recent operations, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, we have once again been thrust into the position of remembering those who are fighting and dying today.” Hayhurst served in the federal forces in various capacities from 1968 to 2010. He recently became chief of staff of the state guard, a volunteer organization that may supplement the forces Please see SERVICE | 2

People of the Crossroads Cindy Nowell, Glen Staff photo by Zack Steen

Cindy Nowell has been the smiling face behind the tall receptionist desk at Glendale Elementary School for more than three years. Adding to a total of 13 years she has worked at the recently board approved shut down of the school. “I’m going to miss the support system of this staff,” Nowell said on May 20, the school’s final day to exist. “They are very encouraging. It’s a great group here, a great family.” She added, “I’ll also miss these kids -- seeing them grow-up.” Nowell will move into the secretary position at Alcorn Central Middle School in August -- the same school where her daughter, Anna, is a student. Nowell is married to David, who is a teacher at Alcorn Career & Technology Center. The couple have three children.

Selmer, Tenn., “But he gave some.” Despite not having two fingers and part of a thumb lost in a childhood accident, the 32-year-old “Nub” Chapman was drafted in 1942. A carpenter by trade, he was assigned to the 44th Engineer Combat Battalion, whose job was to build bridges and roads and to engage in combat if needed. Chapman landed at Normany after D-Day, moved his way across France and arrived in the Ardennes Forest area of Luxembourg by December of 1944. The U.S. Army soldier had to exchange his tools for a maPlease see VETERAN | 2

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David Robbins is named head coach of the Corinth High School boys basketball team. Kay Strickland is announced as head coach for the Lady Warriors.

Brigadier General Augustus L. Collins, a Booneville native, is guest speaker for the annual Memorial Day commemoration at Corinth National Cemetery.

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