Audie Murphy Day 2013 schedule 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Audie Murphy Display
Charles Rike Memorial Library 203 Orange Street
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A BT-15 Valiant, left, and a PT-17 Stearman are two of the airplanes that audience members will get to see this year prior to the parade.
Flying high Aircraft remind, reinforce history gone by
Beautiful colors, graceful elegance and a bit of history will be flying overhead during the Audie Murphy Day festivities. Three planes from the Ghost Squadron Commemorative Air Force Dallas/Fort Worth Wing will be joining the festivities this year. Audience members attending the parade will get to see a Vultee BT-15 Valiant, PT-17 Stearman and T-6 as they fly over the downtown square prior to the start of the parade. Unlike prior years where the F-14s could only fly over in one pass, these airplanes will be making multiple passes and flying slower, which will give photographers a chance to enjoy the show. One such aircraft is the BT15 Valiant named Little Noodle. The “noodle” will be flown by Jim Breitenstine. Among the numerous American types of aircraft developed for pilot training during World War II was this aircraft, the beautifully restored BT, or basic trainer, is stored at the DFW Wing hangar at Lancaster Airport. The high-visibility paint and colors on the BT are to help identify student pilots. The DFW Wing BT was built in 1941 and served at several California based until April
1943. This plane was donated to the CAF in 1979 and then joined the DFW Wing in 1989. The plane goes on many special shows throughout the year. Another aircraft that audience members will get to see will be a T-6 trainer. “After some time flying, a pilot would use this aircraft prior to going to their final assignment,” Breitenstine said. The T-6 will be flown by DFW Wing member Marty Case. A PT-17 Stearman will be flown over the downtown square prior to the start of the parade as well. The plane will be flown by DFW Wing member Russ Coonley. “A Stearman was usually the first plane a pilot would fly,” Breitenstine said. For members of the DFW Wing flying old airplanes is what they do best. “We love to fly and have a love of old airplanes,” he said. Most members are retired, some are flying pilots and some are military pilots. “We try to teach younger generations about what their grandfathers did in the second World War,” Breitenstine said. Another airplane that the DFW Wing has is the Stinson L-5 Sentinel named Miss Ziggy, though it is currently out of commission.
This aircraft is painted in the Okinawa scheme with gray on the lower surfaces, green on the upper surfaces and shark’s teeth on the nose. The L-5 Sentinel served in all theaters of World War II. While serving on Okinawa, the 163 Liaison Squadron, using 36 L-5 aircraft, received a commendation from Joseph Stilwell for evacuating 1,212 wounded from makeshift forward strips without accident and without interference with normal duties. This was accomplished despite heavy fire from hostile forces during the period from May 15, 1945, to June 21, 1945. The Commemorative Air Force, according to the website www.commemorativeairforce. org, was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying
condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans. Though the group has collected miraculous aircraft of years gone by, the CAF Ghost Squadron also recreates, reminds and reinforces the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history. The DFW Wing of the CAF is stationed in Lancaster at the Lancaster airport. The DFW Wing hangar is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays noon to 4 p.m. and other days by appointment.
Love airplanes? The DFW Wing Ghost Squadron will be hosting Warbirds on Parade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at Lancaster Airport. The event is being hosted to honor veterans and current military personnel. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per car load. There will be warbirds, classic cars, paratroopers, reinactors, helicopters, Cold War and Cavanaugh Museum displays, food, drinks and more displays in the hangar. Airplane rides may be booked for after 4 p.m. that day. For more information contact Russ Coonley at 940466-3672 or via email at coonleyfarms@aol.com.
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7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Registration for veterans First United Methodist Church 206 N. Main Street Refreshments provided by members of FUMC
8 a.m. Merchandise sales begin at FUMC
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10 a.m. Flyover and Downtown parade begins 10:45 a.m. Program honoring veterans Onion Shed Historical remembrance of Audie Murphy Roll call of local veterans Comments by Retired Air Force pilot Greg Barber
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Historical exhibit Bain-Honaker House College Street
Noon Veterans reception First United Methodist Church Lunch provided by area 4H clubs
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Parade Route The parade will start on Farmersville Parkway, turn on Johnson Street to McKinney, travel McKinney through the downtown square, turn briefly on Main Street and then travel back down McKinney Street before turning north on Washington street (by Fiber Circle) then east on Candy Street, briefly south on Main Street, east on College Street and behind the East end of the square to drop veterans off at the Onion Shed.
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The Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard posts colors at the start of the Audie Murphy Day parade.
Parade of honor
The Tri-County Honor Guard will present the colors during the parade and at the veterans’ reception at the Onion Shed at 10:45 a.m. June 22. The honor guard was formed July 4, 2008, when the group marched in the Royse City’s 4th of July parade. The guard formally became a 501c-19 tax exempt veterans’ organization in October 2008. According to organizer Gene Allen, the honor guard formed to perform military funerals, march in parades and share in educational programs at schools. According to the group’s charter, the Tri-County Honor Guard will maintain a membership ratio of at least 90 percent veterans. The honor guard has members from several counties and cities including Collin, Rockwall and Fannin. During the Audie Murphy Day celebration, the organization will perform a number of duties. To begin, they will lead the AMD parade by presenting the colors. During the ceremony at the Onion Shed they will present the colors, perform a 21-gun volley and play taps. The Audie Murphy Day parade will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22.
Along with a chance to mingle and visit with old friends, memorabilia from various wars and conflicts will be on display during the veterans reception and registration. Items from area veterans and Audie Murphy mementos will be featured. Autographed movie posters, books and other Audie Murphy memorabilia that was donated courtesy of Larry and Margaret Jordan of Lubbock will be featured in First United Methodist along with a multitude of other items brought to the event by local veterans. The Farmersville Historical Society will also have a military display open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This is an opportunity for the exhibitors to display their collections of memorabilia from their years of service and to educate younger generations. It is also a time for the AMD Committee to display all of the items that were donated to the City by Mr. Jordan
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A historical exhibit will be on display at the Bain-Honaker House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22. of Lubbock,” Audie Murphy Day Committee Co-Chairman Joe Helmberger said. The Jordans donated their large collection of memorabilia in 2011 to the city of Farmersville to be incorporated into a museum display
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Parade heralded by local staff sergeant
This year the Grand Marshall of the Audie Murphy Day will be Farmersville local Sgt. John Politz who just returned from serving in Afghanistan. Sgt.Politz has been married to his loving and understanding wife Marianne for more than 27 years and both have been residents of Farmersville for more than 21years. He is the proud father of two, John Jr and Shane, and now the very proud grandfather of a 8 month old little boy named Eli. Staff Sergeant Politz first enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserves in August of 1987, as a Crash/Fire Vehicle Mechanic. Finding the drive to Barksdale AFB a long one each month, he transferred to the Air National Guard and for the next 12 years was a member of the 136th Air Wing currently located at Carswell JRP, Ft Worth. At the end of a second six year enlistment, Sgt. Politz was working as an Installer for Nortel networks and could no longer commit the one weekend a month necessary to remain in the National Guard. Six years later, with his youngest son Shane a senior in high school, he decided to try and finish what he started years ago and that was to make it to 20 years in the National Guard. But this time, being over 40 years old, the Air Guard wasn’t too interested, so he contacted a Army Guard Recruiter and because of his vehicle maintenance background and the Army increasing the age limit, this made joining the Army Guard the right choice. Five months later, Sgt. Politz was deployed to Iraq with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion/144th Infantry Regiment as the Company Motor Sergeant. Just recently, Staff Sergeant Politz was deployed to Shindand Air Field, Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion/144th Infantry Regiment as the Battalion Motor Sergeant. He has received the following awards and metals during his military career. US Army Meritorious Service Medal, US Army Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, NATO ISAF Medal for Service, Global War on Terrorism Medal, U.S Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, U.S.A.F. Commendation Medal, U.S.A.F. Achievement Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Ribbon, U.S.A.F. Basic Training Ribbon, U.S.A.F. Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, U.S.A.F. Longevity Service Ribbon, Texas Medal of Valor, National Guard Valley Forge Cross for Heroism, Texas Combat Ribbon, Texas Federal Service Ribbon, Texas Faithful Service Ribbon, Texas Adjutant General’s Individual Award (3 times) and the K.L. Berry Award for Heroism given by the Texas National Guard.
Registered veterans for 2013 AMD
Army Rassle Barker Joe Ball David Balla Charles Bare Richard Bell Carrel Bishop Stephen Breeding Carl Browning Harold Burks Kirk Cardon Walter Wayne Cody James Cole Billy Coleman Charles Collinsworth Benny Coomer Jim Dawkins Jerry Farmer Eldon Gentry Jimmie George Monte Geren Mike Goldstein Rito Gomez Rogelio Gomez James Groves John Gunnell Jerry Hart Fate Hass Joe Hayes Phillip Hayes Ronnie Hayes Mont Hendricks Hubert Hightower Marion Hill Melvin Hitt Robert Howard Ken Hunter John Klutts Burt Kovar John McCraw Jerry McDonald John Martyn Donny Mason John Melvin Debra Moore Don Moore Michael O’Day Rebecca O’Day Manuel Perez John Peurifoy Deckard Pharr Lee Roy Phillips
John Politz Marianne Politz Ronnie Pond Stan Proctor Carl Rankin James Riley John Roderick Bobby Rodgers Steven Rohrick Jackeline Rohrick John Rosbury Delvin Sergent Jack Smith Randy Smith Ron Smith Thomas Smith Edward Stuart Gene Toumbs Jim Ward Phillip Weiss Diana Wilks Milton Wright Reed Tibbetts
Robert Wickes Navy Seabees Robert Wilkes Larry Stogner
Navy Earl Bates Jimmy Blackburn Michael Brenders Ron Brown Karl Caplinger (Navy Seabees) Kenneth Caplinger (Navy Seabees) Charles “Curly” Combs Curtis Godwin Monte Guidry David Hawkins Allea Kelley Maurice Lanteigne Don Law Michael Macomber Eddie Meil Weldon Morrow Joe Nix Paul Petree Earnest Poplin Morris “Hooker” Reavis Billy Robertson William Robinson Waymon Rose Betty Spraggins Joseph Spraggins Philip Torti
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DAY CELEBRATION Downtown Farmersville • June
22
Honoring local Veterans and “Hometown Hero” Audie Murphy Registration for Veterans 7:30 to 9 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 206 N. Main Street Refreshments provided by members of FUMC
Audie Murphy Display 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Charles Rike Memorial Library, 203 Orange St. Title Sponsor Farmersville Centennial Committee Wylie Drilling and Drainage, Inc. Gold Sponsors The Farmersville Times Sharyland Utilities TAPS Public Transit
Commemorative Air Force Flyover, 10 a.m. Followed by Downtown Parade
Program at Onion Shed 10:45 a.m.
Historical remembrance of Audie Murphy, Roll call of local veterans Presentation of colors by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard Speaker Honorable County Judge John O. Roane
Historical exhibit, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 108 College Street
Veterans reception, Noon to 1 p.m.
at First Uni.ted Methodist Church, provided by area 4H clubs
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