American Legion

Veterans memorial for Helicon back on track

From left, James Rickett, member of the American Legion post in Arley; Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, who works in economic development and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who purchased the lot for the monument to be located in the Helicon area.

From left, James Rickett, member of the American Legion post in Arley; Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, who works in economic development and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who purchased the lot for the monument to be located in the Helicon area.
HELICON - Just over two years after plans for a monument honoring veterans was announced for the Helicon community, plans are now in full swing for its construction.

Local veterans' sacrifices to be honored with parade and ceremony

From left, Haleyville Mayor and Veteran Ken Sunseri; Mark Wakefield, vice commander of American Legion Post 33 and Post 33 Adjutant Mickey Holdbrooks at the Haleyville War Memorial.

From left, Haleyville Mayor and Veteran Ken Sunseri; Mark Wakefield, vice commander of American Legion Post 33 and Post 33 Adjutant Mickey Holdbrooks at the Haleyville War Memorial.
HALEYVILLE - Veterans are concerned that the public’s attendance at such city parades as homecoming and Christmas seems to be much larger than those lining the downtown streets for the annual Veterans parade and program each year.

Banners for veterans

Pictured from left are Acting City Clerk Christy Harbin, Mayor Ken Sunseri and Auxiliary President Becky Linam with an example of one of the banners that may be purchased.

Pictured from left are Acting City Clerk Christy Harbin, Mayor Ken Sunseri and Auxiliary President Becky Linam with an example of one of the banners that may be purchased.
HALEYVILLE - American Legion Whitehead Post #33 and Auxiliary in Haleyville in conjunction with the City of Haleyville are proud to announce The Banner Program, honoring family and friends (past and present) who have served our great nation.
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