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Community Veteran Event Board Memorial Will Honor Firefighters Who
Died in the Line of Duty During 2014
Send In Your Veteran Organization’s News and Previous Years
National Fallen Fireighters Foundation
Thurmont American legion 2015, a Memorial will honor the best source of support for family
The weekend of October 3-4,
members attending the Memorial
8 Park Lane, Thurmont firefighters who died in the Line Weekend for the first time.
of Duty during 2014 and previous Members of the fire service make
Ed Gravatt, Past Commander years. the Memorial Weekend a special time
October is upon us. Summer event here in our ballroom every Every October, the National for the families of our fallen heroes.
is gone, but ahead of us are the month. Fallen Firefighters Foundation We recognize that firefighters who
brilliant colors of fall. The lawn On Wednesdays, we are having sponsors the official national tribute lose a fellow firefighter in the line of
mowers will soon be replaced with our Ace of Hearts game. Drawings to all firefighters who died in the duty are survivors, too. We want you
snow blowers. at 7:30 p.m.; cut-off for ticket sales line of duty during the previous to be part of the weekend activities.
Fall is the season when we have is Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Currently, year. Thousands attend the National You have the opportunity to serve as
our Octoberfest here at the Legion— there is $2,200 in the pot; the Fallen Firefighters Memorial a Fire Service Escort to the family of
lots of fun, lots of good food, and winner, if present, gets sixty percent Weekend in Emmitsburg. your fallen firefighter.
lots of things to do. During our of that. So, come on out for some The weekend features special Family Escorts represent the fire
Octoberfest celebration, we will be fun and a chance to win some cash. programs for survivors and service family and create a lasting
needing some assistance from anyone We also have our Slot Machines, co-workers, along with public impression. The escorts who have
who would like to volunteer for a which are owned by the Lottery ceremonies. This special Weekend accompanied families to weekend
couple of hours. We have spaces Commission, and are paying out at will honor the service and sacrifice events in the past describe it as an
available to rent! an estimated ninety percent. of your loved one and the other unforgettable experience. Families
We are holding many fun events On Thursday, there is bingo for firefighters being honored this also tell us how much it means to
here in October. Ralph Gann will be those of you who enjoy the chance year. New survivors will have the them to have a member of their loved
here twice: October 2 and October to beat the numbers game. Our opportunity to meet fire service one’s department escort them during
30. DJ Jake will be here on October kitchen is open for these events, as survivors from across the country, the Weekend.
9, Jimmy James on October 16, and well as on Friday evening and on share experiences, make lasting Families arrive at the Memorial
Big Al is here on Friday, October Sunday afternoon. For the NFL fans, friendships, and begin to look ahead. and are escorted through a “Sea of
23. Our annual Halloween party we have the NFL Sunday Ticket Through private donations, the Blue,” leading to the National Fallen
will be held on Friday, October 30, Package—any game that is on, we Foundation provides lodging and Firefighters Memorial. Uniformed
with Ralph Gann doing the honors, can get. Football fans, come on out, meals for immediate next-of-kin of fire service personnel line the Walk of
so get together a costume and come bring a crowd, have some lunch, and firefighters being honored and assists Honor® in honor and support of our
on down for lots of fun and prizes- enjoy the games. with travel expenses. This allows new families.
galore. The Thurmont Dance Club Our ballroom and pavilion are family members to participate in the The Memorial Weekend is a
starts back up on October 24; the best deal in the county for your public tributes, and in Family Day time for sharing and healing for the
anyone who wants to have some party or for any event you may have sessions conducted by trained grief families of our fallen firefighters.
“dancing good times,” come on in mind. Please call the Legion for counselors. Representatives from Honor Guard
down. The Dance Club has its dance further information at 301-271-4411. Anyone whose firefighter was and Pipe Band Units participate
previously honored at the National as part of this solemn tribute and
Memorial is also welcome to attend commemoration of your loved ones.
Attention Service Men and Women in the the Memorial Weekend. There are Many families have told us how
much they appreciate the honor
events planned for our returning
Thurmont Area survivors and many opportunities to bestowed upon their loved ones at
The Thurmont American Legion Post 168 Auxiliary is looking for Active volunteer. Returning survivors are the National Tribute.
Duty and Veterans who live in Thurmont and the surrounding communities.
More information will be available once we hear from you.
Please mail your name, address, telephone number, and email address to: www.thecatoctinbanner.com
Thurmont American Legion Post 168, ATTENTION Lisa M. Reed, 8 Park Your Good News Community Newspaper
Lane, Thurmont, MD 21788. Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland, Since 1995
Cascade American legion Post 239 October
Events
On Saturday, October 10, come out to watch your favorite couples battle it
out for the win at Mister/Miss Cascade! Every dollar is a vote, and all proceeds
go to our Veterans at Martinsburg VA Hospital, so please be generous. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m.; contest begins at 7:00 p.m. Members and guests must be 21
years of age.
The 3rd Annual Spa Day is being held on Friday, October 18, at 11:00
a.m. Come get pampered—nails, hair, etc.—and then have your picture taken
by a professional photographer. Event features raffles and vendors. The cost
is by donation, and all proceeds support Cumberland Valley Breast Cancer
Awareness.
Halloween parties will be held on October 31: kids—1:00-3:00 p.m.;
adults—8:00 p.m.-midnight.
Various entertainment will be held at the Post throughout the month. For
more details, see their Facebook pages: Cascade American Legion Post 239 and
Cascade American Legion Auxiliary Post 239.
Community Veteran Event Board Memorial Will Honor Firefighters Who
Died in the Line of Duty During 2014
Send In Your Veteran Organization’s News and Previous Years
National Fallen Fireighters Foundation
Thurmont American legion 2015, a Memorial will honor the best source of support for family
The weekend of October 3-4,
members attending the Memorial
8 Park Lane, Thurmont firefighters who died in the Line Weekend for the first time.
of Duty during 2014 and previous Members of the fire service make
Ed Gravatt, Past Commander years. the Memorial Weekend a special time
October is upon us. Summer event here in our ballroom every Every October, the National for the families of our fallen heroes.
is gone, but ahead of us are the month. Fallen Firefighters Foundation We recognize that firefighters who
brilliant colors of fall. The lawn On Wednesdays, we are having sponsors the official national tribute lose a fellow firefighter in the line of
mowers will soon be replaced with our Ace of Hearts game. Drawings to all firefighters who died in the duty are survivors, too. We want you
snow blowers. at 7:30 p.m.; cut-off for ticket sales line of duty during the previous to be part of the weekend activities.
Fall is the season when we have is Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Currently, year. Thousands attend the National You have the opportunity to serve as
our Octoberfest here at the Legion— there is $2,200 in the pot; the Fallen Firefighters Memorial a Fire Service Escort to the family of
lots of fun, lots of good food, and winner, if present, gets sixty percent Weekend in Emmitsburg. your fallen firefighter.
lots of things to do. During our of that. So, come on out for some The weekend features special Family Escorts represent the fire
Octoberfest celebration, we will be fun and a chance to win some cash. programs for survivors and service family and create a lasting
needing some assistance from anyone We also have our Slot Machines, co-workers, along with public impression. The escorts who have
who would like to volunteer for a which are owned by the Lottery ceremonies. This special Weekend accompanied families to weekend
couple of hours. We have spaces Commission, and are paying out at will honor the service and sacrifice events in the past describe it as an
available to rent! an estimated ninety percent. of your loved one and the other unforgettable experience. Families
We are holding many fun events On Thursday, there is bingo for firefighters being honored this also tell us how much it means to
here in October. Ralph Gann will be those of you who enjoy the chance year. New survivors will have the them to have a member of their loved
here twice: October 2 and October to beat the numbers game. Our opportunity to meet fire service one’s department escort them during
30. DJ Jake will be here on October kitchen is open for these events, as survivors from across the country, the Weekend.
9, Jimmy James on October 16, and well as on Friday evening and on share experiences, make lasting Families arrive at the Memorial
Big Al is here on Friday, October Sunday afternoon. For the NFL fans, friendships, and begin to look ahead. and are escorted through a “Sea of
23. Our annual Halloween party we have the NFL Sunday Ticket Through private donations, the Blue,” leading to the National Fallen
will be held on Friday, October 30, Package—any game that is on, we Foundation provides lodging and Firefighters Memorial. Uniformed
with Ralph Gann doing the honors, can get. Football fans, come on out, meals for immediate next-of-kin of fire service personnel line the Walk of
so get together a costume and come bring a crowd, have some lunch, and firefighters being honored and assists Honor® in honor and support of our
on down for lots of fun and prizes- enjoy the games. with travel expenses. This allows new families.
galore. The Thurmont Dance Club Our ballroom and pavilion are family members to participate in the The Memorial Weekend is a
starts back up on October 24; the best deal in the county for your public tributes, and in Family Day time for sharing and healing for the
anyone who wants to have some party or for any event you may have sessions conducted by trained grief families of our fallen firefighters.
“dancing good times,” come on in mind. Please call the Legion for counselors. Representatives from Honor Guard
down. The Dance Club has its dance further information at 301-271-4411. Anyone whose firefighter was and Pipe Band Units participate
previously honored at the National as part of this solemn tribute and
Memorial is also welcome to attend commemoration of your loved ones.
Attention Service Men and Women in the the Memorial Weekend. There are Many families have told us how
much they appreciate the honor
events planned for our returning
Thurmont Area survivors and many opportunities to bestowed upon their loved ones at
The Thurmont American Legion Post 168 Auxiliary is looking for Active volunteer. Returning survivors are the National Tribute.
Duty and Veterans who live in Thurmont and the surrounding communities.
More information will be available once we hear from you.
Please mail your name, address, telephone number, and email address to: www.thecatoctinbanner.com
Thurmont American Legion Post 168, ATTENTION Lisa M. Reed, 8 Park Your Good News Community Newspaper
Lane, Thurmont, MD 21788. Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland, Since 1995
Cascade American legion Post 239 October
Events
On Saturday, October 10, come out to watch your favorite couples battle it
out for the win at Mister/Miss Cascade! Every dollar is a vote, and all proceeds
go to our Veterans at Martinsburg VA Hospital, so please be generous. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m.; contest begins at 7:00 p.m. Members and guests must be 21
years of age.
The 3rd Annual Spa Day is being held on Friday, October 18, at 11:00
a.m. Come get pampered—nails, hair, etc.—and then have your picture taken
by a professional photographer. Event features raffles and vendors. The cost
is by donation, and all proceeds support Cumberland Valley Breast Cancer
Awareness.
Halloween parties will be held on October 31: kids—1:00-3:00 p.m.;
adults—8:00 p.m.-midnight.
Various entertainment will be held at the Post throughout the month. For
more details, see their Facebook pages: Cascade American Legion Post 239 and
Cascade American Legion Auxiliary Post 239.
