Marine Corps League Observes Flag Day
A small gathering of elected officials and community members joined Hopkins County Marine Corps League Tuesday morning for a Flag Day observance on Celebration Plaza. The service began with the Marine Corps League removing head cover as a prayer was offered to start the ceremony. A prayer of thanks was given for for the men and women of the original 13 colonies who “put together the formation of this great nation and for those...
Equine Symbolizing the Riderless Horse Becomes Honorary Member of Hopkins County Marine Corps League
Sarge is a Percheron gelding which belongs to a Como, Texas family. Sarge is trained to carry out a duty when he is called to service during military events. He served close to home on Thursday, November 11, 2021 when he and his owner Melissa Harris were invited to represent the Riderless Horse during the downtown Veterans Day observance in Sulphur Springs, Texas. That day, Sarge and Mrs. Harris became honorary members of the Hopkins...
Marine Corps League Tribute to Peace Officers Memorial Day 2019
The Hopkins County Detachment of the Marine Corps League will pay tribute to Peace Officers this Memorial Day. The ceremony with take place Wednesday May 15th at the Veterans Memorial in Sulphur Springs. Service Flags will be lowered to half-staff at 0800 (8:00AM) followed by the Policeman’s Prayer. The large U.S. Flag in the center of the plaza will then be lowered as taps is played. Coffee and donuts will be served. Flags will...
Marine Corps League Serves Dinner Bell
Dinner Bell-1-2019-5 Dinner Bell-1-2019-3 Dinner Bell-1-2019-2 Dinner Bell-1-2019-1 Dinner Bell-1-2019-6 The Hopkins County Marine Corps League served the noon meal at Dinner Bell on January 23rd,...
Memorial Day: Marine Corps League Posts Crosses in Honor of Hopkins County Veterans Who Died in Service
Hopkins County Marine Corps League Posting crosses for the 350 Hopkins County Veterans who gave all for this Nation. This is in preparation of Memorial Day 2018 at the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial.
Hopkins County Marine Corps League Lowers Flags to Half Staff for Patriot Day Monday
In honor of Patriot Day and in keeping with a Presidential Proclamation, the Hopkins County Marine Corps League will lower the flags to half staff at the Veterans Memorial and outlying areas in the County on September 11 2017 at 0730 in Honor of of this day, The detachment will raise all flags to full staff at 1700 the same day. A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA On Patriot Day, we honor the nearly 3,000...
Hopkins County Marine Corps League and American Legion Raise Flags for Memorial Day
The proclamation issued by President Donald Trump this morning said; “We pause again to pray for the souls of the heroes who one century ago never returned home after helping restore peace in Europe.” On Memorial Day it is customary for Presidents to honor veterans who died in service to our country. The Hopkins County Marine Corps League 1357 and American Legion 66 raised the flags at Celebration plaza, at noon today in...
Dinner Bell Served by the Marine Corps League
The weekly free community lunch, hosted by the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs was dished up by the Hopkins County Marine Corps League. Commandant R.W. Derb Goodman greeted everyone as they entered the Fellowship Hall. The Corps led the Pledge of Allegiance. A prayer was said, and the serving began. DSCF2173 DSCF2171 DSCF2164 DSCF2162 DSCF2159 DSCF2156 DSCF2153 DSCF2151 DSCF2175 DSCF2176 DSCF2180 DSCF2183 DSCF2188...
Marine Corps League Detachment Honors Fallen Law Enforcement
At 7 a.m. Sunday morning, May 15, 2016, Marine Corps League Detachment 1537 raised and lowered the Celebration Plaza and Veteran’s Memorial flags in honor of those law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. A wreath was also placed at the base of the flag pole in honor of fallen law enforcement. At 7 p.m. Sunday evening, the Corps will return to lower the flags to the playing of taps. Hopkins County Sheriff’s...
U S Marine Corps Celebrates 245th Birthday November 10
Members of the Hopkins County detachment of the US Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 celebrated with a breakfast reception and birthday cake on November 10, 2020, commemorating the Corps’ 245th birthday. Members of the Hopkins County Marine Corps League Detachment 1357 holding breakfast reception at Pioneer Cafe in downtown Sulphur Springs. According to member Tommy Allison, the USMC League is a Congressionally chartered...
