Denton Texas
Submitted by Quin Sowell
(Crusader 31)
Several years ago I approached the developer here at Robson Ranch and asked about building a Veteran's Park. He provided the land, the electrical, the sprinkler system and pays for the upkeep. We sold bricks and benches to pay for the part they didn't provide.
This is a neat place. It is high. I'm in Denton and were it not for the curvature of the earth, you could see all the way to Mineral Wells.
Prior to each Veteran's Day, additional bricks and benches are sold.
I don't know why someone from a distant area would be interested in a brick here,
but this is my project and if anyone from D Troop would like to memorialize a friend, family member or even themselves, I will make it happen.
This is the bench that Quinn had made honoring D Troop's Combat losses during his tour of duty.
Veteran's Day 2010
This guy is a history teacher in the area and he brought his Revolutionary War Mortar replica. This thing is loud!
REALLY LOUD!
We also had a Fly-By at this year's ceremony.
War Wagon, JB West was showing one of his cars at a show in the area.
I am Treasurer of a local charitable organization named "Support Our Troops", Inc
e raise money in various ways and send stuff to the guys and girls overseas. We also send money to some other organizations that I have vetted that provide aid and comfort to veterans of the current war. We also go to the Dallas-Fort Worth airport to greet incoming R&R flights. The warm greeting is much appreciated.
100% of the money collected goes to the troops. We are all volunteers and our dues cover the admin expenses.
If you run across anyone who doesn't trust their money to these types of groups, send them my way.
You can reach Quinn at this email address:
quinn.sowell at gmail.com
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