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Named in honor of the late commissioner Pete Wheeler. Proceeds donated to support homeless Veterans
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Commander Lou Zayas receives Department 2019 Americanism Award
JVC Hughes and Commander Jones at Snellville GA Vietnam Veterans Memorial August 27, 2018
Carl Walker
Snellville becomes a Purple Heart City August 27,2018
Honoring Our KOREAN WAR VETERANS
APRIL 12, 2019 Atlanta VA Health Care System Pete Wheeler Auditorium
Chapter 465 in front of Walk Of Heroes with the Chapter Paver on Display. "Walk Of Heroes" is a veteran's war memorial, located on 3 acres at Poynter Lake in Conyers, GA.
MEET OUR MEMBERS
These are some of our dedicated members in action
Councilwoman Stephanie Gordon and East Point mayor presenting the East Point Purple Heart proclamation to Jim Blaylock and Commander Jones March 1, 2017
With the Korean Delegation
Chapter 465 receives Department Viola Award. April 27,2019
Norcross becomes a Purple Heart City October 1, 2018
Presentation of the Korean War Peace Medal
Mercer University is the first Purple Heart University in the stat of Georgia. They strongly support all veterans with special programs to fit the needs of veterans. The entire half time program was military oriented. It included all military songs, Students making military displays to support the songs, and a local JROTC unit opening a very large US Flag. The Program was superb and they won the Game.
Snellville Proclamation August 27, 2018
Designated MOPH Parking in Snellville
POW-MIA Recognition Week Ceremony Saturday, September 14, 2019
Adjutant Gordon presents sponsorship plaque to Will Fogler of WM Events August 15, 2018
Annual Purple Heart Memorial Golf Classic in memory of Pete Wheeler August 5, 2019
Korean War Veterans Honored April 12, 2019
Presentation of the Korean War Peace Medal
Presentation of Governor's Certificate
Atlanta City Hall lights up in Purple on National Purple Heart Day August 7, 2017
August 7, 2017 Chapters 465 and 576 at lighting ceremonies of Atlanta City Hall
Mayor Rey Martinez signing a proclamation designating August 7 as Purple Heart Day in Loganville, Ga. They will sign an official Purple Heart City Proclamation on November 14, 2019
August 7, 2017 Chapter 465 at the lighting ceremonies of Atlanta City Hall
30 Year achievement award presented to James Blaylock at the July 27 DEC meeting
Presenting a parking sign to City Manager Frederick Gardiner and Councilwoman Stephanie Gordon at the new East Point City Hall May 31, 2019
Visit from BriGette Page McCoy from The Atlanta Commission on Veterans Affairs August 19,2017
Purple Heart Recipients at Snellville dedication
Special Recognition award presented to Mr. William Fogler of WN Events
August 14, 2019
SVC William "Bill" Jones receives Department 2019 VAVS Award
Special presentation to each Vietnam War Veteran. Pictured are Pass Dept Cmdr Middleton, Adjutant McCray and Patriot Nelson
Presenting a Special Recognition Award to the City of East Point accepted by Councilwoman Stephanie Gordon on May 31, 2019
POW-MIA Ceremonies at the Georgia State Capitol September 19,2019
Patriot Carl Walker with Korean Consul General Young-jun Kim
Mercer University HomeComing with a special honor to VietNam Veterans and MOPH. OUTSTANDINGLY DONE
Presentation of the Veteran's Honor Plate by Mr Kevin Kim, President of POSCO America
A Special Recognition Award and Purple Heart Parking Sign were presented to Councilwoman Stephanie Gordon and City Manager Frederick Gardiner for the City of East Point on May 31,2019 By Commander Lou Zayas, Finance Officer James Blaylock, Welfare Officer James Gordon and Chaplain Carl Walker.
Pete Kokinda and Carl Walker
Mayor Pat Wheeler presenting the Stone Mountain Purple Heart City Proclamation May 2018
The Grand Entrance: With all the Univ. Banners/ Colors, Colors for all branches of the Military service and the team dressed in camoflage Jerseys to honor All Military Veterans.
Robert Nelson received a Special Recognition Award at the Department meeting on April 27, 2019 for his years of service to the Department.