Audie Murphy Day - June 20th

This sounds like a fun & interesting evening if your in the vicinity of Farmersville next Saturday~ Audie Murphy Day Celebration in downtown Farmersville June 20, 2009, honoring our Hometown Hero, Audie Murphy, and our local veterans and active duty personnel.

Audie Murphy Day in Farmersville, Texas began in 1999 as a solemn remembrance of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of World War II, who came home to a hero’s welcome in downtown Farmersville in 1945.

 

Today, the event draws thousands and honors our local veterans as well as our "hometown hero" Audie Murphy.  Popular activities over the years have included a parade, (complete with local Vets riding in historic vehicles), a brief program giving biographical information about Audie Murphy, a roll call of local veterans, and a military jet flyover. 

Reception for Veterans 3-5 PM
Military Flyover 5:30 PM
Downtown Parade begins after flyover
Program at Onion Shed 6:30 PM
Featuring Congressman Ralph Hall
Big Band Music by Mood Swings
Entertainment
Recognition of local Veterans
Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard
Bain Honaker House open for tours
1-5 PM with special military displays, and
Rike Public Library open until 5:30 PM with
Audie Murphy Display
Audie Murphy Day Celebration
Downtown Farmersville June 20, 2009
Honoring our Hometown Hero, Audie Murphy, and our Local Veterans and Active Duty Personnel

More Info: Farmersville Main Street 972-784-6846

 

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Posted by Weekend Road Tripper at Monday, June 15, 2009 4:53 PM
Categories: Farmersville
 

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