CLICK THE ARROW TO WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW. Military Appreciation Halftime Report On Saturday, we honored Veterans of the Armed Services with a special halftime presentation. Thank you to all who have served and who are currently serving. Posted by Georgia Bulldogs on Monday, November 11, 2019
2019 UGA versus Missouri football game photos.
Game Time: 7pm Saturday, 9 Nov Gates open at 5 pm Parking at East Campus Parking Deck (the same location as previous years). For location, see map. Ticket pickup (for those who were not mailed your tickets) is at the entrance to the East Campus Parking Deck. One half hour before game time, any tickets not claimed will be taken to WILL CALL at the stadium. Five minutes before half time, all Purple Heart recipients are invited to gather at the NW corner entrance to the field, where we will be directed onto the field to be honored at half time.
Ten patriots from MOPH Chapter 531, northeast Georgia were honored with “Quilts of Valor” from the Quilts of Valor Foundation, Athens / Oconee Chapter on September 25, 2019 at the Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens, Georgia. Patriot honorees (L-R) John Dowd, Don Harris, John Cranmer, L.T. Crawford, Mike Boyd, Tom Graham, Bowles Dean, Ed Fulghum, Jim Goff, and Jim Wood. The very patriotic and emotionally moving ceremony was conducted by QOVF Coordinator, Anne Flippen. The Clarke Central High School JROTC presented the quilts. Chilling bagpipe music was performed by Dan Wilson for this beautiful ceremony.
Commander Farris Johnson presenting a MOPH challenge coin to Pete Mecca. Pete was the invited speaker during the July meeting.
The University of Georgia Athletic Association is honored to provide Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and a guest with tickets to attend our Military Appreciation game on November 9th vs. Missouri for your service to The United States of America. Purple Heart recipients have given a lot to represent our country, and the UGA Athletic Association would like to take a moment during the game to recognize the attending Purple Heart recipients on-field. The details of this recognition will be given at a later time once we know the kickoff time and other details. If you are able to make the game, please email John Dowd at jdowd@uga.edu no later than August 15th with the following information: · Full name, rank, and chapter· Valid e-mail address· Current mailing address· Valid phone number· Number of tickets A…
This will be the last reminder to the membership to come out and support the fundraiser at Chops & Hops in Watkinsville, GA on July 25th which is this coming Thursday. The address is 2 Main Street. In Town Center. Lots of parking in the rear. The restaurant is donating 10% of their profits for the entire day to Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 531 to support our efforts to support northeast Georgia veterans and their families. Chops & Hops is open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Please pass this on to all your friends and neighbors. This is a very popular restaurant and the food is very, very good and the bar looks well stocked, however if…
MOPH Chapter 531, NE GA attended the very patriotic and heart felt Memorial Day Ceremonies on May 27, 2019 at the Oconee Veterans Park, Watkinsville. Guest speaker was the Honorable Jody Hice, Georgia’s 10th District. Pictures: * Patriots – John Hancock, Richard Olsen, Jim Wood, Brian West, John Dowd, Honorable Jodie Hice – Congressman Georgia 10th District, Farris Johnson, and Carl Lapalme.* Janice and John McGilvray * Athen’s Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.* Memorial with wreaths in place.* Chapter 531, Commander, Farris Johnson presenting the Purple Heart wreath.
Cadet Gerardo Flores is the recipient of the Purple Heart JROTC Leadership Award at the Banks County High School award ceremonies on May, 20, 2019. The award was presented by MOPH Chapter 531, patriot, Brian West (L), Program Director SFC John Wagenknecht (R)
MOPH Chapter 531, NE GA, Patriots (L) John Cranmer, (R) Brian West pose for a picture with Homestead Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, (C) Kimberly Cornell at the Homestead Hospice volunteer recognition dinner April 11, 2019. John and Brian have been doing volunteer visitations with the military veteran members of Homestead Hospice for several years.