Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony to be Held at Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County

Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park on Monday November 11, at 9:30.

April 16, 2024, in Scottsboro, Alabama - The Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County (VMPJC) welcomed students from Woodville and Skyline schools for an immersive tour. Led by dedicated veteran tour guides, Gayla Mendez and Raymond Brandon, the students embarked on a journey through the Park—a journey that teaches them about the True Cost of Freedom.... Enjoy more tour photos at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Gf7wSCSFiFHYmjZ9

Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29. All Veterans, and especially Vietnam Veterans, are invited to attend a special event at the Veterans Memorial Park. A full description is included on the flyer.

There will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park Monday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m. with a reception to be held after the ceremony at the Veterans Hall. VFW Post 6073 and American Legion Post 30 are hosting the Scottsboro/Jackson County Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Collins Intermediate School in Scottsboro, located at 102 Legion Street.

REPAIRS PORCH FOR ONE OF THEIR OWN

VETERANS HELPING VETERANS BUILD RAILS FOR EARLY COLD WAR ERA U.S. MARINE BUGLER By Gayla Sue Mendez

VETERANS HELPING VETERANS BUILD WHEELCHAIR RAMP FOR JACKSON COUNTY OLDEST VETERAN By Gayla Sue Mendez

Sand Mountain School 6th graders hosted by VFW members at Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County

On July 27, 2022, a wheelchair ramp was completed for World War II Veteran, William H. Bohannon Jr. of McBroomHollow in Scottsboro.

A new military display has been added to the Veterans Memorial Park. An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), more commonly known as a “drone”, was assembled and installed on June 10.

A wreath laying ceremony will be held at 9 AM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 at the Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County.

Veterans Helping Veterans is a local group of military veterans that volunteer their time and resources to help veterans and their families in need. The projects are funded by the local VFW and AL Posts and provided at no charge to the individuals. If you are a veteran and would like to become a member of this group of volunteers, contact the VFW Post at (256) 259-6161.

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