Due to the continued rise in forecasted rain for Saturday, the Heavener VFW is canceling the Loyalty Day Parade in Poteau and Loyalty Day Hometown Patriotic Celebration scheduled for Saturday.
Heavy rain and classic cars don’t mix well, plus the VFW said they are concerned with the safety of the guests so the event is canceled.
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Loyalty Day Loyalty Day originally began as "Americanization Day" in 1921 as a counter to the communists' May 1 celebration of the Russian Revolution. On May 1, 1930, 10,000 VFW members staged a rally at New York's Union Square to promote patriotism. Through a resolution adopted in 1949, May 1…
The Heavener VFW patriot pen and teacher of the year winners was presented at a holiday meal. Avery Snipes of Poteau was awarded first place and Gehrig Snipes, also of Poteau, was awarded second place in the Patriot Pen scholarship. Joni Roop, an elementary teach at Heavener School, was selected…
The Heavener Veterans of Foreign War presented Heavener Subway owner Lynn Williams with a plaque of appreciation. She is pictured with VFW Commander Don Bosley and Auxiliary President Sarah Tucker, left. The group said Williams also goes and beyond providing to local veterans and they all want to thank her.…
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