2021 Veterans Day Oberservance Downtown
Hopkins County Marine Corps League along with the Military Coaltion and veterans took part in a Veterans Day service Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, on the downtown plaza. Veterans Day observance in downtown Sulphur Springs Nov. 11, 2021 History of Veterans Day Veterans Day commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at 11 a.m., the...
Timeline for ‘The Wall That Heals’ Events, Escort Route and Opening Ceremony for Visit by Vietnam Veterans Replica and Mobile Education Center
Hopkins County Residents, A very special event is coming to our Community November 2-7, 2021 – The Vietnam Veterans Memorial traveling exhibit and Mobile Education Center, ‘The Wall That Heals Hopkins County, Sulphur Springs, Texas’ will be on display 24 hours per day, free of charge at the Sulphur Springs High School Track, 1210 Houston Street. Attached are a press release, event information, and a digital...
Local Committees for Visit of Vietnam Veterans ‘Wall That Heals’ Mobilizing Plans Including Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Mandy Kennedy and committees are meeting frequently to finalize plans Committee meetings are currently being held to define and refine plans for one of the biggest events ever hosted in Hopkins County. THE WALL THAT HEALS is scheduled to arrive in Sulphur Springs, Texas during the first week of November so that Hopkins County can “Welcome Home America’s Vietnam Veterans. Committee members include Stacy Davis, Danny Davis...
Dena Loyd Invites Community to the WAA Mobile Educational Exhibit for Vietnam Vets Near Veterans Memorial Downtown on Wednesday March 17, 2021
Long known to promote recognition of veterans in Hopkins County, Dena Loyd of Sulphur Springs has secured for our community a visit from the Mobile Educational Exhibit for Vietnam Veterans, sponsored by the Wreaths Across American non-profit organization. The MEE mobile museum will be set up near the Veterans Memorial in downtown Sulphur Springs on Wednesday March 17, 2021 between 10am and 6pm. The exhibit is for everyone to view and...
KIA Memorial Dedication, Disabled Veteran Statue Unveiling A Well Attended, Moving Event
Celebration Plaza was packed Saturday evening with community members paying tribute to the fallen and respect for those who have served during a special dedication and unveiling ceremony. The occasion was a more solemn one, bringing a tear to many an eye at the ringing of the bell as each local hero who was killed in action was named; each name and the year they paid the ultimate price in service to their country is listed on three of...
Veterans Will Be Honored Nov. 9 With Parade
Disabled Veterans Statue, KIA Engraving Dedication Also Planned Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County will honor veterans for their service Saturday, Nov. 9, with at least two events. A veteran’s parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, lad by Clayton McGraw, who will serve as grand marshal. The parade will depart from Gerald Prim Stadium on Houston Street, continuing to Church Street, to Jefferson Street at the square,...
John L. Horn Memorial Parkway Bill Passes
Austin, TX – On Monday, HB 310 passed the Senate and is now on its way to the Governor. This bill, filed by Representative Dan Flynn (R-Van), designates a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1570 and Spur 1570 in Hunt County as the “John L. Horn Memorial Parkway” in commemoration of the late Hunt County Judge John Horn. Judge Horn was a leader in House District Two, and his untimely passing at the end of last year was...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial Visionary Clayton McGraw cutting the ribbon On Wednesday March 20, 2019, the ribbon was cut on the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial….about seven years after it’s dedication. A committee to design and construct the memorial was formed in 2004 with Clayton McGraw, Robert Carpenter, Don Roundtree, Pam Elliott, Ruth Davis, John Ward, Dena Loyd, Art Romanat, Tommy Allison, Sam Johnson, Dwayne Schultz, Bob King...
Freedom Ball Garners $82,600 for Veteran’s Memorial
As a result of the Hopkins County Freedom Ball 2018, $82,600 will be available to fund the engraving of names, maintenance, and the kiosk at the Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial located in downtown Sulphur Springs. Organizers announced the results of the fund raiser conducted recently at the Canyon Creek Event Center. Additional funds will also be made available thanks to the commitment to monthly contributions made during the...
Inaugural “Freedom Ball” a Step Toward Success for Veterans Memorial Fund
The first-ever Hopkins County Freedom Ball, held in the Cedar Canyon Event Center on Saturday April 7, 2018, was declared a success by organizers Joe Dan and Mandy Kennedy and committees. The purpose of the Freedom Ball was to bring honor to current and retired military men and women as well as to seek funding for future needs of the Veterans Memorial. The Memorial is the focal point of the downtown Celebration Plaza, situated in...
