“We feel like we had a part in helping to
keep South Korea democratic and those people prospering.
“We know there are a tremendous amount of
other people who have went to war and fought for their country.
“We are sad that we did not do this years
ago, when so many of the others were still alive. I guess it is better
late than never. It is bitter-sweet.”
The granite monument contains every name of
those in the 107th. Weaver said, “It is a monument that will last
for eternity if something doesn’t destroy it. We are proud of our
service and thank everyone who contributed to making this
monument a reality.
“I thank the city of Haleyville and Mayor
(Larry) Albright for letting us put this monument here. We thought it
would be more appropriate to put it next to the monument that is
already here.
“It was put here at no cost to the city. We
would like to say a special thank you to Will Walker, of Traders and
Farmers Bank; Bill Waldrop, Gateway Foods; Tracy Rye, Pinnacle Bank;
Pam Elliott, Pinnacle Bank and members of the 107th, their spouses and
families for their contributions.
The 10th biennial reunion of the company will be
held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31. Chairman Toby Yarbrough said an
Early Bird gathering will be held Friday, Aug. 29, at the American
Legion Whitehead Post 33, in Haleyville.
A fellowship time will be held at 8 a..m. on
Saturday, followed by a special dedication service at 2 p.m. on the
city hall lawn in recognition of the recently installed monument.
Dinner will then be held at 6 p.m., at the Legion Hall.
A memorial service for those already passed away
will close out the event on Sunday, at 9 a.m. at the Legion Hall.
