Service to country finished, Vietnam vets now help others

Veterans making a difference

Service to country finished, Vietnam vets now help others

By Deanna Brown

It has been nearly a year since the Vietnam Veterans of America Navarro County Chapter 1009 — Navarro Rifles — received its charter.

Since Oct. 14, 2008, the group has seen an increase in membership, helped fellow veterans and their families, and made a positive difference in the community.

“This is a group of men and women who have fought and served their country, and come back to a situation where they weren’t accepted very well,” said president Alvin McClure. “This went on for years. Finally we have a situation where we can be accepted and do something good. The good side of the Vietnam vet is not always noticed.”

A fund-raiser dance will be held at the VFW on State Highway 31 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 31. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a prize for the best costume. Door prizes will be awarded, and separate tickets are being sold to raffle a Remington 700 BDL, the caliber to be chosen by the winner. Tickets for the dance are $10 each.

The Navarro Rifles has raised $500 which they will donate to the Navarro County Food Pantry, and another $500 for the House of Refuge.

As they did last year, the VVA members will meet the Sunday afternoon prior to Veteran’s Day in order to put as many American flags on the graves of servicemen and women as possible.
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