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Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Cleaning Event

  • Shiloh Baptist Church 1238 Shiloh Road Longview, TX, 75604 United States (map)

PUBLIC EVENT: VETERAN DAY CEREMONY AND CLEANING EVENT

STATUS: OPEN

WRRF, in partnership with the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) and Christian Community Restoration (CRC – Tyler), will host a Veterans Day Ceremony featuring a complimentary breakfast mixer, a service honoring our veterans, and a special tribute to the memory of SFC Christian.

Following the ceremony, volunteers will participate in a cemetery cleaning event at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery, honoring 38 veterans laid to rest there. Activities will include cleaning government-issued veteran markers, beautifying the cemetery grounds, and installing two 25-foot flagpoles to proudly display the American and Texas flags.

Come out to honor, remember, and serve—pay tribute to our veterans and help ensure they are never forgotten.

Register below through TMF.

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VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 18 or older or accompanied by a parent/guardian.

  • Registration is required through the Travis Manion Foundation portal.

  • Be in general good health and able to work for a minimum of 90 minutes in an outdoor.

  • Conduct yourself in a dignified & respectful manner at all times.

  • Read volunteer orientation guide prior to the event start time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • WRRF will provide water & snacks at the event.

  • Events can be cancelled due to bad weather. WRRF will make every effort to notify volunteers the day prior.

REGISTER

https://www.travismanion.org/events/operation-legacy/longview-tx-veteran-memorial-beautification-and-flag-placement/

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