TEXAS VETERANS PARADE PRESS RELEASES
2023:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday Nov 11, 2022
MEDIA CONTACTS
Bill McNutt, Press Representative Parade CEO Elizabeth Brown
214 537 9311 903 879 7266
Afghanistan Navy Seal Veteran and Astronaut Chris Cassidy to be Grand Marshall of the
2023 Texas Veterans Parade
April 22, 2023 Parade to have Detachments from over a Dozen Military Bases Participate.
Corsicana, Texas – Chris Cassidy, an combat decorated Afghanistan Navy Seal who became the 14th Chief NASA Astronaut, spending over 377 days in space, will be the Grand Marshall of the Texas Veterans Parade on the historic brick streets of downtown Corsicana on Saturday April 22, 2023
When Chris graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1993, he received one of the 18 spots out of over 1,000 graduates to attempt to join the Seals Team. He completed the famous Basic Underwater Demolition (BUDS) training. Mr. Cassidy also earned a Masters of Science from the M.I.T. and was one of the first Navy Seals sent into Afghanistan in 2001, after the 9/11 attacks on America. Chris earned a Bronze Star for Valor and a Presidential Unit Citation.
Following military life, Chris was selected by NASA to join the Astronaut Corps. He made three trips into Space, spending over 377 days in orbit. Mr. Cassidy made 10 space walks totaling over 54 hours.
“Navarro County appreciates veterans and the stories of the elite in combat. “ said Parade Founder Lee William “Bill” McNutt. “At the Texas Veterans Parade we continue to bring to heroes to Central Texas, unique Americans like the last Medal of Honor holder from World War II, Hershey Woody Williams; Afghanistan Medal of Honor recipient Will Swenson, and Japanese WWII POW Fiske Hanley. In that spirit we are blessed to have Navy Seal and Astronaut Chris Cassidy as the Grand Marshall of the 2023 Texas Veterans Parade. “
The website is www.texasveteransparade.com The parade will honor current and past Military Veterans from all wars and conflicts.
The parade will also honor two Corsicana and Navarro County heroes, Candelario “Spider” Garcia, 2014 Medal of Honor recipient, and the namesake of county, Jose Antonio Navarro, who signed both the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution.
For his exemplary service, Chris Cassidy rose in the NASA Astronaut Corps to become the 14th Chief Astronaut following in the footsteps of legends Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton. The Chief Astronaut serves as head of the NASA Astronaut Corps and is the senior advisor to the NASA Administrator on astronaut training and operations.
In his current role as the CEO and President of the new National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Arlington, Texas Chris has already made history by shepherding through Congress the approval of a monument to Medal of Honor recipients in Washington D.C.
Last May, the Texas Veterans Parade Grand Marshall was one of the youngest recipients of the nation's highest honor, U.S. Army officer William D. Swenson, Afghanistan 2009. The year before it was the last Medal of Honor recipient, Mr. Hershey “Woody” Williams who passed away last June at the age of 98.
A Texas Veterans Parade in Corsicana is not new. It is the reestablishment of a tradition that goes back more than 100 years. The World War I Armistice parade in 1918 and 1945 World War II Victory Parade and Rodeo drew thousands of Texans to Corsicana’s famous downtown, located one hour south of Dallas, Texas.
Cassidy said: "I am from a small town in Maine and appreciate patriotic ones that honor Veterans like Corsicana, Texas and Navarro County. I look forward to meeting detachments from military bases all over Texas and Oklahoma who are kind to join me at the Parade on Saturday April 22, 2023.
Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, who has badly wounded at the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11 said “ Our Military bases in Texas and Oklahoma need occasions like this parade, for their troop morale, recruitment, and to display their allegiance to earlier Veterans and our flag”.
Texas Veterans Parade Treasurer, Chris Farmer said " Our Veterans ensure the safety of our citizens, our democracy and our very way of life. I’m honored to contribute to our organization’s mission of celebrating freedom and liberty. “
Parade CEO, Elizabeth Brown, said: " We moved the parade from May to April so we can better fulfill our mission of teaching school students about Veterans sacrifices. “
The 2023 Parade will start at 10am on Saturday April 22, at the Gold Star War Monument located on the Navarro County House lawn in Corsicana, Texas. It will lead off with an honor guard, and the world famous Navarro College Cheerleaders of Netflix fame.
Board member Carol Loop said “We are searching for people with horses, antique cars, and motorcycles to join detachments of soldiers from military bases from Texas and Oklahoma. Please call 214 537 9311 to be included. “
About the TexasVeterans Parade, Corsicana
The Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana exists to honor Texas Veterans from all Wars and Conflicts and to teach our children about the sacrifices of Veterans, liberty and freedom.
The Medal of Honor Program at the historic Palace Theater in Corsicana starts at 5:30pm on Friday night April 21, 2023.
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2022:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 22, 2022
MEDIA CONTACTS
Bill McNutt, Press Representative Parade CEO Elizabeth Brown
214 537 9311 903 879 7266
Fort Sam Houston’s Army Marching Band and Ft. Hood’s Cavalry Horse Honor Guard to March in Armed Forces Day Parade 5/21
Ft. Sam Houston and Ft. John Bell Hood send detachments to the first Veterans Parade in Central Texas in 77 years! 1st Cav Horse Cavalry and Ft Sams Army Band
Navarro County has sent men to fight in every war and conflict since the Texas Revolution. We want to send our best regards to Mr. Bill McNutt, and the city of Corsicana for the excellent event!”— General John Evans, Jr. , Commander Ft Sam Houston
NAVARRO COUNTY, TEXAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN, April 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Two of the most famous military bases in the United States, Ft. Sam Houston and Ft. John Bell Hood are sending detachments to the first Veterans Parade in Central Texas in 77 years! The 20 plus soldier marching unit from “Ft. Sam’s Own” 232 Division Army Band will participate in the Parade on Armed Forces Day in America.
The 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment Honor Guard is part of a United States Army equestrian military unit. Posted at Fort Hood, Texas, it was activated in 1972 and is a subordinate unit of the 1st Cavalry Division.
The Commanding General of U.S. Army North, based at Ft. Hood, General John Evans said “Armed Forces Day is important for our base morale, recruitment an community involvement. When Senator Brian Birdwell asked us to participate, we jumped at the chance.“
“I’m proud to say we will be sending a 20-plus Soldier marching unit from “Fort Sam’s Own” 323 Division Army Band to support the Corsicana – Texas Veterans Parade.” said three star general and Ft. Sam Houston base commander John Evans, Jr. “Navarro County has sent men to fight in every war and conflict since the Texas Revolution. We want to send our best regards to Mayor Don Denbow, Mr. Bill McNutt, and the city of Corsicana for the excellent event!”
Army Staff Sergeant Gary Uttrich, the point of contact for the 323 Divison Army Band said “Being part of the first Veterans Parade in Navarro County in 77 years is special Our members are excited to march the famous brick streets of Corsicana.”
Afghanistan Medal of Honor holder William Swenson will be the Grand Marshall of the Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana, Texas on Armed Forces Day, Saturday morning May 21, 2022. He will be honored by detachments from over a dozen military bases in Texas and Oklahoma.
The website is www.texasveteransparade.com The parade will honor current and past Military Veterans from all wars and conflicts.
Last May, the Texas Veterans Parade hosted the oldest holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Hershel "Woody" Williams, Iwo Jima 1945. This year one of the youngest recipients of the nation's highest honor, U.S. Army officer William D. Swenson, Afghanistan 2009 will be honored. This year’s parade will be held by the Texas Veterans Parade organization and presented by the Corsicana Rotary Club.
The parade will also honor two Corsicana, Navarro County heroes, Candelario “Spider” Garcia, 2014 Medal of Honor recipient, and the namesake of county, Jose Antonio Navarro, who signed both the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution. Jose Antonio Navarro was from San Antonio. The Navarro home is a sought after tourist destination in the Alamo City.
A Texas Veterans Parade in Corsicana is not new. It is the reestablishment of a tradition that goes back more than 100 years. The World War I Armistice parade in 1918 and 1945 World War II Victory Parade and Rodeo drew thousands of Texans to Corsicana’s famous downtown, located one hour south of Dallas, Texas.
Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, who has badly wounded at the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11 said “ Our Military bases in Texas and Oklahoma need occasions like this parade, on Armed Forces Day in America to be part of our communities. “
The 2022 Parade will start at 10:00 am at the Gold Star War Monument located on the Navarro County House lawn in Corsicana, Texas. It will lead off with an honor guard, and the world famous Navarro College Cheerleaders of Netflix fame.
Parade CEO Elizabeth Green Brown said “We are searching for people with horses, antique cars and motorcycles to join detachments of soldiers from military bases from Texas and Oklahoma. Please call 214 537 9311 to be included.
About the TexasVeterans Parade, Corsicana
The Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana exists to honor Texas Veterans from all Wars and Conflict and to teach our children about the sacrifices of Veterans, liberty and freedom.
The Medal of Honor Program / Show, where Lt Col Will Swenson will discuss his Medal of Honor Battle, is at the historic Palace Theater in Corsicana and starts at 5:30pm on Friday night May 20, 2021. A few tickets remain.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday March 8, 2022
MEDIA CONTACTS
Bill McNutt, Press Representative Parade CEO Elizabeth Brown
214 537 9311 903 879 7266
Texas Veterans Parade in Corsicana Texas on Armed Forces Day, Saturday May 21, 2022
Afghanistan Medal of Honor Recipient William Swenson to Serve as Grand Marshall. Detachments from over a dozen military bases to participate.
Corsicana, Texas – Afghanistan Medal of Honor holder William Swenson will be the Grand Marshall of the Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana, Texas on Armed Forces Day, Saturday morning May 21, 2022. He will be honored by detachments from over a dozen military bases in Texas and Oklahoma.
The website is www.texasveteransparade.com The parade will honor current and past Military Veterans from all wars and conflicts.
Last May, the Texas Veterans Parade hosted the oldest holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Hershel "Woody" Williams, Iwo Jima 1945. This year one of the youngest recipients of the nation's highest honor, U.S. Army officer William D. Swenson, Afghanistan 2009 will be honored. This year’s parade will be held by the Texas Veterans Parade organization and presented by the Corsicana Rotary Club.
In Afghanistan, on September 9, 2009, Army Captain Will Swensen and his combat team were moving on foot into a small village near the Pakistan border when they were ambushed by 60 well armed and well positioned enemy fighters. Rocket propelled grenades, machine gun fire, and mortars rained down on them for six hours. It became known as the Battle of Ganjgal.
Surrounded on three sides by Muslim fighters, Captain Swenson personally returned fire, while coordinating and directing the fire of his men. Enemy radio transmissions demanded his surrender. He responded with a grenade. This act of defiance rallied his comrades to repel the enemy advance. His exceptional leadership. selflessness and tough resistance turned what the enemy thought was going to be a massacre into a stalemate.
The Battle of Ganjgal also saw Capt. Will Swenson's friend and fellow warrior Dakota Meyer also receive the Medal of Honor. Will Swenson was both a leader and a servant that September morning. Swenson will be the Grand Marshall of the Parade on Saturday morning May 21, and be the main attraction at the Medal of Honor Event at the 101 year old Palace Theater in Corsicana the evening before the Parade.
The parade will also honor two Corsicana and Navarro County heroes, Candelario “Spider” Garcia, 2014 Medal of Honor recipient, and the namesake of county, Jose Antonio Navarro, who signed both the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution.
A Texas Veterans Parade in Corsicana is not new. It is the reestablishment of a tradition that goes back more than 100 years. The World War I Armistice parade in 1918 and 1945 World War II Victory Parade and Rodeo drew thousands of Texans to Corsicana’s famous downtown, located one hour south of Dallas, Texas.
Still an active duty soldier, Swenson said: "I love small towns, especially patriotic ones that honor Veterans like Corsicana, Texas and Navarro County. I was happy when my friend Bill McNutt invited me to be the 2022 Grand Marshall. I look forward to meeting detachments from military bases all over Texas and Oklahoma who are kind to join me at the Parade on Armed Forces Day in America"
Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, who has badly wounded at the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11 said “ Our Military bases in Texas and Oklahoma need occasions like this parade, on Armed Forces Day in America, for their troop morale, recruitment and to display their allegiance to our flag”.
Texas Veterans Parade Treasurer, Martin Blanchard said " Our Veterans ensure the safety of our citizens, our democracy and our very way of life. I’m honored to contribute to our organizations mission of recognizing and celebrating them. :
Bill McNutt, the Texas Veterans Parade Founder and son a World War II Army Sergeant. Said; " It is a rare moment in history when we watch the battle between tyranny and liberty unfold each night on our TV screens. Lets have a big Navarro County welcome to these soldiers, sailors and airmen the third Saturday in May. “
The 2022 Parade will start at 10am at the Gold Star War Monument located on the Navarro County House lawn in Corsicana, Texas. It will lead off with an honor guard, and the world famous Navarro College Cheerleaders of Netflix fame.
Parade CEO Elizabeth Green Brown said “We are searching for people with horses, antique cars and motorcycles to join detachments of soldiers from military bases from Texas and Oklahoma. Please call 214 537 9311 to be included.
About the TexasVeterans Parade, Corsicana
The Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana exists to honor Texas Veterans from all Wars and Conflict and to teach our children about the sacrifices of Veterans, liberty and freedom. To reach the Parade Headquarters telephone 903-354 4628
The parade will start at ten AM on Saturday May 21, at the Navarro County Courthouse in Corsicana, Texas. The Medal of Honor Program at the historic Palace Theater in Corsicana starts at 5:30pm on Friday night May 20, 2021.
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2021:
Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana
www.texasveteransparade.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 2, 2021
MEDIA CONTACTS
Joe Hill, Press Representative
Tel: 337 496 3615
The Joe Barton –Ron Wright Congressional Trophy
to be Awarded Annually by THE Texas Veterans Parade
Corsicana, Texas- Texas Veterans Parade announces the creation of the Joe Barton –Ron Wright Congressional Trophy to be awarded annually to a government official who has demonstrated love for Veterans and done the most to promote the mission of the Texas Veterans Parade organization during the past year.
The mission of the Texas Veterans Parade is to “Honor Texas Veterans of all wars and conflicts and to teach students about Veteran sacrifices, Freedom and Liberty.” The award is named for the two Congressmen who served the people of Navarro County and Central Texas for the past 37 years, Congressman Barton and Congressman Wright, who passed away on February 7 this year.
In 1984, Joe Barton was first elected to Congress from the 6th congressional district of Texas when three-term incumbent Phil Gramm left his seat to successfully run for the U.S. Senate. As a graduate of Texas A&M with a Masters from Purdue University, he served for 34 years and rose to become Chair of the House Energy Committee.
Congressman Joe Barton was a strong supporter of veterans while serving the 6th district for 34 years. He voted for increased health care benefits and needed reforms in the Veterans Hospitals. Along with Congressman Dick Armey and Martin Frost, he helped locate the Veterans’ cemetery in Grand Prairie.
Congressman Ron Wright was elected to Congress in November of 2018, upon the retirement of Congressman Barton. Congressman Ron Wright had a special place in his heart for Veterans. One of his proudest achievements was helping to bring the Medal of Honor Museum to Arlington, Texas. He also met regularly with Veterans and Veteran organizations.
The founder of the Texas Veterans Parade, Bill McNutt, said "We are blessed that our Congressional district has been served for the past 37 years by two freedom-loving patriots like Ron Wright and Joe Barton. How appropriate that our annual award to a government official be named for these two great Texans, men in the spirit of Sam Houston and James Bowie. “
The award will be presented at the Palace Theater in Corsicana on Friday night May 14, at a very special event called “An Evening with Woody Williams”. Mr. Williams, a Hero of Iwo Jima, was presented the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman at the White House in 1945.
Texas Veterans Parade CEO, retired Navy Captain Joe Hill remarked. “ Woody Williams will be in Corsicana to dedicate the magnificent 15,000-pound granite Gold Star Monument the next day at noon.” A few tickets to the Friday night Palace Theater event are still available and can be obtained by calling Joe Hill at 337 496 3615. An “Evening with Woody Williams” is sponsored by Community National Bank with headquarters in Corsicana, Texas. Mr. Williams will talk about his 33 days of fighting on Iwo Jima. Other entertainment will be provided by the full choir of the First Baptist Church singing patriotic songs, and Navarro College History professor and actress Shellie O'Neal, entertaining in honor of her father who fought on Iwo Jima.
The widow of Congressman Wright, Susan, will also attend the event on Friday night May 14, 2021, in downtown Corsicana.
The Texas Veterans Parade is held annually in Corsicana on Armed Forces Day each May. It also created and sponsor the Medal of Honor Trophy that goes annually to the winner of the Corsicana Tiger - Ennis Lions football game.
The website for the Texas Veterans parade is www.texasveteransparade.com
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2020:
Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana
www.texasveteransparade.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, November 13. 2020
MEDIA CONTACTS
Joe Hill, Press Representative
Tel: 337 496 3615
Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Hero Wins Navarro County’s Highest Award, the Navarro-Garcia Trophy
Corsicana, Texas- The Texas Veterans Parade announces the 2020 recipient of the Navarro-Garcia Patriot Award. The trophy will be received by the only living holder of the Medal of Honor from the Pacific in World War II, Hershel "Woody" Williams, USMC. The award will be made in Corsicana on Monday evening November 23, at the 2nd annual Medal of Honor Banquet.
Over 50 Texans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, including 31 in World War II and 13 in Vietnam. Corsicana’s own Candelario “Spider” Garcia is one of these heroes. "I am honored to be receiving an award that bears the name of a fellow Medal of Honor recipient, Spider Garcia. I hope to meet his brother and some of his family members when I am in Corsicana on Monday November 29.
The founder of the Texas Veterans Parade, Bill McNutt, said "We are blessed that Mr. Williams is going to be in Corsicana to dedicate the magnificent 15,000 pound granite Gold Star Monument on November 23. This allows us to give him a very special award named for namesake our Navarro County, and for Candelario “Spider” Garcia who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in March of 2014.”
Candelario "Spider" Garcia, Jr. Garcia was born in Corsicana, Texas, on Feb. 26, 1944 and was a 1962 graduate of Corsicana High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963, and his actions on December 8, 1968, while serving in Vietnam let to him receiving the Medal of Honor. In a battle near Lai Khê, Vietnam, Garcia destroyed two enemy machine-gun positions in an attempt to aid casualties that were in the open and under fire, then rejoined his company in a successful assault on the remaining enemy positions. He died on January 10, 2013 and is buried in Corsicana.
The Texas Veterans Parade is held annually in Corsicana on Armed Forces Day, each May. They also created and sponsor the Medal of Honor Trophy that goes annually to the winner of the Corsicana Tiger, Ennis Lions football game.
Their mission statement is as follows: “To honor Texas Veterans of all wars and conflicts. To teach our school children about the sacrifices of Texas Veterans, Freedom, and Liberty.”
The website for the Texas Veterans parade is www.texasveteransparade.com
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2019:
Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana
www.texasveteransparade.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS
Dan Oates, Press Representative
Tel: 858 750 5560
Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Hero to Present the First Ennis-Corsicana Trophy November 1, 2019
Corsicana, Texas- The Texas Veterans Parade, in conjunction with the Bill McNutt Family Fund, announces the creation of the Medal of Honor Trophy to be awarded each time the Ennis Lions and Corsicana Tigers play football. The trophy honors an American hero and Medal of Honor recipient from each High School, Jack Lummus from Ennis and the battle for Iwo Jima in World War II, and Candelario "Spider" Garcia, from Corsicana and the Vietnam war. The trophy will be kept by the winning school's athletic department until the next game is played.
The last living Medal of Honor holder from Iwo Jima and the Pacific War, Mr. Hershel "Woody" Williams will be at the Ennis/Corsicana game on Friday, November 1, 2019, to honor his fellow Iwo Jima Marine, Jack Lummus. He will flip the coin prior to the game at Tiger Stadium in Corsicana and present the trophy. Mr. Williams flipped the coin at Superbowl 52, played in Minnesota between the Patriots and the Eagles.
Retired Marine Corporal, Woody Williams of West Virginia said "It is unique that two Texas towns and high schools, so close together, would both have Medal of Honor recipients. I am happy to get to pay tribute to my fellow combat veteran from Iwo Jima, Jack Lummus and to Spider Garcia, by flipping the coin at this year's game."
Mr. Bill McNutt a 1973 Corsicana High graduate said "The Corsicana Ennis rivalry is historic and deserves a trophy that captures the spirit of both communities and pays homage to our unique past. Having Medal of Honor Woody Williams at the first game when the trophy is presented is special. "
Shade Bouware, the Executive Director for Extracurricular Programs at Corsicana High School said "Corsicana and Ennis are patriotic communities with strong support for veterans. This trophy is unique in all of Texas and will serve as an annual reminder of the cost of freedom."
"When our star Ennis Lions athlete was killed on Iwo Jima and received the Medal of Honor, it was a source of sadness and pride for everyone in Ennis." said Don Drake, Ennis Athletic Director. "To honor his memory with the trophy is simply the right thing to do."
Mr. Jack Lummus - was an All-District Football Player at Ennis High School and went on to play for the Baylor Bears and the New York Football Giants. On Sunday, December 7, 1941, Lummus and the Giants were playing a game and the Associated Press ticker in the press box gave out a message saying, "Airplanes identified as Japanese have attacked the American Naval Base at Pearl Harbor." The players continued the game, knowing nothing of the attack. After playing in the NFL championship game a few weeks later, the Giants End from Ennis, Texas enlisted in the Marine Corps on January 30, 1942.
Lummus, a 1st Lt. was in the first wave of troops to land at Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945. He and his platoon spent the next two weeks incessantly fighting the dug-in Japanese. On February 23, he was spotting targets on the slopes of Mt. Suribachi for artillery and airstrikes. Nearby, his fellow Marine Woody Williams accepted the challenge of opening a lane for infantry and tanks through a network of reinforced concrete pillboxes, going forward alone with a 70-pound flamethrower to reduce devastating machine gunfire. Two of the four riflemen providing covering fire for him were killed. For more than four hours, Williams repeatedly returned to his lines to prepare demolition charges and obtain fresh flame throwers. He disabled six enemy pillboxes, killing all the enemies in each. President Harry Truman awarded him the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House on October 5, 1945.
On March 8, 1945, the former Ennis Lions football player Lummus was spearheading a final assault on an objective east of Kitano Point, near the northern edge of the island. Despite minor wounds received from grenade fragmentation, Lummus knocked out three enemy strongholds, well-fortified positions arranged to defend each other, which were preventing his platoon from reaching its objective. Following this action, he stepped on a land mine and was mortally wounded. While lying on the ground, he urged his platoon on, until he was carried off to an aid station. He was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. He is buried in Ennis.
Candelario "Spider" Garcia, Jr. Garcia was born in Corsicana, Texas, Feb. 26, 1944 and was a 1962 graduate of Corsicana High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963, and his actions on December 8, 1968, while serving in Vietnam caused him to receive the Medal of Honor. In a battle near Lai Khê, Vietnam, Garcia destroyed two enemy machine-gun positions in an attempt to aid casualties that were in the open and under fire, then rejoining his company in a successful assault on the remaining enemy positions. He died on January 10, 2013 and is buried in Corsicana.
The Texas Veterans Parade is held annually in Corsicana on Armed Forces Day, each May. Their mission statement is as follows: “To honor Texas Veterans of all wars and conflicts. To teach our school children about the sacrifices of Texas Veterans, Freedom, and Liberty.”
The website for the parade is www.texasveteransparade.com
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Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana
www.texasveteransparade.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 2, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS
Susana Wilson, Press Representative
480-824 3015
Texas Veterans Parade in Corsicana Texas on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18. 2019
Corsicana, Texas – The Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana, Texas will honor current and past Military Veterans from all wars and conflicts on Armed Forces Day, Saturday morning May, 18. The website is www.texasveteransparade.com
The parade will honor two Corsicana and Navarro County heroes, Candelario “Spider” Garcia, 2014 Medal of Honor recipient, as well as the namesake of the county, Jose Antonio Navarro, who signed both the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution.
A Texas Veterans Parade in Corsicana is not new. It is the reestablishment of a tradition that goes back more than 100 years. The World War I Armistice parade in 1918 and 1945 World War II Victory Parade and Rodeo drew thousands of Texans to Corsicana’s famous downtown, located one hour south of Dallas, Texas.
The modern parade Founder is a 1973 Corsicana High graduate, Bill McNutt. His daughter Slone McNutt, a 9 year old public school student originated the idea.
The 2019 Parade will start at 10 a.m. and include a WWII combat veteran and a Medal of Honor recipient as the Grand Marshals. Parade Co-Chairman Joe Hill said “We are searching statewide for reenactors from all wars, vintage military vehicles and marching bands to go along with our flyover from the Commemorative Airforce.”
About the TexasVeterans Parade, Corsicana
The Texas Veterans Parade, Corsicana exists to honor Texas Veterans from all Wars and Conflict and to teach our children about the sacrifices of Veterans, liberty and freedom. To participate in the parade telephone 903-257 5910.
The parade will start at ten AM on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Navarro County Courthouse in Corsicana, Texas
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