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September 3, 2005 We gather today, the day after the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, not to celebrate war, but to commemorate the accomplishments and sacrifices of an entire
generation. This generation of war veterans and home front supporters united to carry the United States of America and countries around the world to liberty and freedom from oppressive
forces. The Texas in WWII Planning Team has labored throughout the summer with the generous support of our community’s institutions, organizations, and businesses to prepare an event
that gives us pause to reflect on the experiences of World War II. Throughout the day you will hear stories of the victory and sorrow of battle, of the trials and triumphs of women in
the military, of the determination and disappointment of the African American soldiers as they fought for “Double Victory,” and of the sacrifice and resourcefulness of adults and youth
on the home front. Even as our armed forces trained and fought for victory on the battle front, communities on the home front rallied to victory by participating in defense work, rationing,
victory gardens, canning, paper drives, collecting scrap metal, knitting sweaters, rolling bandages, saving bacon grease, and limiting travel. In this keepsake program is a sample of
our community’s World War II stories. I challenge you in the year ahead to document the WWII stories of your family and community members. Warmest Regards, Katie Elrod Event Coordinator
Texas in WWII
The Brazos County Texas in WWII Steering Committee thanks all the Planning Team members and the Volunteer Host staff for their generous participation in preparing for and in carrying
out the September 3, 2005 Texas in WWII event. Host Volunteers Ryan Adams Ashley Beste Mike Blair Sherri Brice Will Brice Alison Chabannes City of College Station Staff Elvira Cole Clay
Cole Mark Collins Concerned Black Men of Brazos Valley Mike Cornelius Nijuma Cunningham Lacey Floerke Diana Gallagher Janis Gibbons Kristen Griffes Alice & Charles Hall Rick Heaney Marie
& Jules Jacquin Hillary Jessup Dawn Jourdan Lindsay Kirk Joe L. LeCour Rachael Masco Michelle McCellan Jon Minor MSC Hospitality Neal Nutall Tike Parker Sharon Pendergraff Pearl & Samra
Robertson David Ruesink Jason Schlacter Jessica Sullivan TAMU Corps of Cadets Doreen Todd Valerie Varner Nancy & Alan Waldie Ernie Wright Marolyn Wyatt Lucile Young Vehicle Committee
Peter Lamont Leisha & Brent Mullins Steering Committee Assistants Arya Chavan Jennifer Gledhill Veterans’ Panel Calvin C. Boykin, Jr, Chair Moderator: Tom Taylor Bill Adams Bill T. Harper
Eddie E. Harrison Joe L. Hedrick Louis Hudson Yolanda & Edward Kozlowski Gerald McCaskill Charles “Jim” Newman Foster L. Thompson Veterans’ Panel Consultants Bill Youngkin Tom Turbeville
Ceremony Jake Betty James F. Cooper TAMU Corps of Cadets Shady Groves Daniel House Lisa Kalmus Neal Nutall Charles Opersteny Tom Taylor Graphic Artist Anne Boykin Program Committee Barbara
Donalson Althaus, Chair Billy Joe Adams Jim Boone Millred Collett Doris Johnson Emshoff Carol & Robert L. Lyons Program Layout Katie Elrod Rotunda Activities Chair, Fran Lamb JoAnn Cermin
Grace Calbert-Vrooman Joanna Yeager PR Committee Brian Blake Patti Jett Becky Nugent Carrie Pierce Rita Portales Jay Socol Gallery Talks Al Postelwait, Chair Bill Adams Ranie Arnold
Marguerite Anthony Mike Blair James Boone Marland Clemens Mark Collins Eleanor & John Conkling Mike Cornelius Kathleen Heaton Frances Henry Emilio Hernandez Peggy Hope Russell Howerton
Claudine Hunting Pat & Rodger Koppa Yolanda & Edward Kozlowski Mary & Bill Lancaster Mike McKaughan Ascencion M. Munoz Bill Ravey Colleen Risinger Nancy Ross Victoria Schaller Perry
Stephney James Wade Bob Warden & Team Brenda White Kitty & Will Worley Joanna L. Yeager Rotunda Table Exhibitors Marie Bennett & Henry Alsmeyer Henry Dethloff Doris Emshoff Arnold Kramer
Memorial Funeral Chapel Leanna Pate Lou Shafer TAMU Press Rita Underwood Mike Waters Style Show Jan Brickley City of College Station Staff Coutney Minzenmayer Emily Mullins TAMU Corps
of Cadets Katie Terry Grace Vrooman Steering Committee Charles Schultz, Chair Katie Elrod, Event Coordinator Shirley Hammond Tom Taylor
Thanks to our generous Texas in WWII Sponsors! ANCO Insurance Managers, Ltd. Copy Corner Brazos Heritage Society Judge Randy Sims Century 21 Beal, Inc. Newman Printing Texas Research
Ramblers Genealogical Society Rosemary Boykin Bryan Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Catering by Mark Collins Concerned Black Men HEB, College Station Jacobs Well Jo Ann Fabrics & Crafts Brazos
County Historical Commission Al Jones Klechka Piano & Organ Company Mary Ellen Bell Memorial Funeral Chapel Physicians Home Medical Rental Reddy Ice Lona Reese Slovacek Sausage