Veterans welcome renewed support for troops

From Point Man Ministries
Veterans welcome renewed support for troops

By Erica Rush, KCBY News

Story Published: Nov 11, 2010 at 3:44 PM PST

NORTH BEND, Ore. -On this Veterans Day, our nation comes together to honor the five branches of US Military, with our local Coast Guard branch flying over the David Dewett Veterans Memorial Wayside.

Developed by Veteran's group, Point Man Ministries, Outpost 101, the memorial in North Bend is a place for community members to come and honor those who have served, or who are now serving in the military.

Point Man, Hank Elsworth says it has given an outlet to folks to show their support, by also sponsoring bricks at the site.

"We are more aware of our active duty service and it has given us an opportunity to support them grater than we ever have in the past," said Elsworth.

What's more, is that a Color Guard has been formed from this project as well, where members bring their flags to the local airport and welcome service men and women coming home. Elsworth says it is a special kind of welcome home.

"It gives you chills, it actually does. I mean, it's such a wonderful ting to be able to do that." Elsworth adds, "Many of us that are doing it are from the Vietnam Era and we did not get a welcome home. So now it's our opportunity to do that and it feels really good to do it."

In addition to the Coast Guard fly by, the local Boy Scout Troop had a flag raising ceremony, and led the pledge of allegiance.

Also, if you're interested in sponsoring someone in the service by purchasing a brick, you can visit the memorial site, located North of the McCullough Bridge.
Veterans welcome renewed support for troops
On this Veterans Day, our nation comes together to honor the five branches of US Military, with our local Coast Guard branch flying over the David Dewett Veterans Memorial Wayside.