​DALE YOUNG OBITUARY   Newnan, Georgia - Dale Eugene Young, 93, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in Newnan, Georgia. He was born in Anacortes, Washington to Robert "Hammie" Young and Rena Opal Myers Young. Dale married his sweetheart, Bettye Jeanne Forbish-Lunde in 1950.

His 28 year career in the United States Air Force medical field took them to California, Germany, Kansas, and Alaska. He served in Vietnam as a medic and later as a medic for embassy flights. He became a Chief Master Sergeant and was the superintendent of the Elmendorf AFB hospital.

Following retirement from the USAF in 1979 he went on to work with the Anchorage, Alaska school system as manager of community rentals. Dale was an active member of First Assembly of God in Anchorage, Alaska. He sang in the choir for many years and was a deacon. He enjoyed riding and touring on his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle with his bride. He was President of the Honda Gold Wing Association, Alaska Chapter, for several years.

In 1990, he and Bettye retired from the school system and moved back to their home town of Anacortes. They enjoyed many years of traveling across the United States and Canada in their motorhome. Dale enjoyed gardening and created a stunning landscape at their home for all to enjoy. He and Bettye made it their mission to help those in need, to encourage people, and provide support. In 2016 following the passing of his wife of 65 years, he moved to Newnan, Georgia to be near his daughter, Debi Litton, and family.

Dale was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Bettye. He leaves his daughter Debra Litton (Steve), grandson Christopher Litton (Emily), great-granddaughter Elinor Litton, step-grandson Michael Litton (Karmen) and their two sons, Titus and Tucker.

A memorial, with full military honors, will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2023 at 1:00PM at Heatherwood Baptist Church, 721 Shenandoah Blvd., Newnan, Georgia. Arrangements are in the care of Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan. Dale will be laid to rest at Ferndale Cemetery in Anacortes, Washington.

We are saddened by the passing of Nick Freese, son of Comrade Ron Freese. He passed away last Thursday night. He was 42 years old.

Nick Freese's funeral info: Visitation is Friday, April 29  5-7 pm at McKoon's Funeral Home with the funeral on Saturday, April 30th, 2 pm also at McKoon's. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Comrades, it is with great sadness that I report the passing of Comrade Luther H. Strickland Jr. He was a relatively new member to our post and he will be missed. The obituary, including funeral arrangements are attached. Prayers go out to the family. We will drape out charter during our May 14th meeting in honor of our fallen comrade.

Hey guys. I am attaching the flier for this year's Military Appreciation Day at the ECHS football game on 29.October at 7:30 pm. If supportable, please send me a list of names who are interested. The list should help them get through the gate faster. I will put the names into a roster as I receive them. The first 50 names I get will be free admission. As the flier indicates, all other veterans will get 50 percent off along with 1 guest.

They DO NOT need to be on the list but they should have the items listed in the flier to help verify veteran status.  The veterans are invited to come down to the field  as the team enters at the start of the game. We will meet down by the front of the field house at 715. 

Please help me ensure the widest distribution. I would like to have any names by COB 28 October. I can be reached at cell 678 458 6044 or by email.  Maj Pete Merrill, East Coweta High School JROTC 

If you would rather send you names to me at jmbref@gmail.com, I'll collect them and forward them to Maj Merrill.

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​My name is Deborah Benson. I am a volunteer coordinator with Sacred Journey Hospice in Newnan, GA.
We are diligently seeking veteran volunteers to sit and spend with our veteran patients throughout the Newnan area. We have the grand opening of our brand new 16 bed inpatient unit at 125 Oak Hill Blvd which is scheduled to open in mid October 2021. I would appreciate hearing from someone f rom your organization as soon as possible so that we can discuss how we can come  together to help support our veteran patients.

Veteran volunteers also participate in our pinning ceremony‘s as well as presenting our veteran patients with a certificate thanking them for their services to our country. Sacred Journey is a Level 5 “We Honor Veterans” organization.
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I can be reached at 678-346-8019

My email address is Deborah.benson@sacredjourneyhospice.com

I received this information from the Red Cross in Coweta County asking community members for support. His request is listed below as well as three attachments with specifics of their needs.

Good Morning,
 
My name is Steve Dantzler and I am a volunteer recruiter with the American Red Cross.  I was hoping that I could get your assistance in spreading the word within your organization about some of the volunteer needs we have in Coweta County and the surrounding areas. We are always looking for leaders in our communities to help us get the word out.  I am attaching some informative fliers, please feel free to distribute them throughout your organization.  I am available for presentations should you need more information about volunteering.  Thank you in advance for your assistance and I look forward to working with you in the future.
 
Steve Dantzler
Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
American Red Cross of Georgia
6501 Veterans Parkway, Columbus GA 31909
706-366-2853
steve.dantzler@redcross.org

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Blood Donor Ambassador

Transportation Specialist

The local General Daniel Newnan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, our
local DAR Chapter will be sponsoring Wreaths Across America locally.

The wreaths sponsored will be placed on graves at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday, December 18, 2021
beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The cost to sponsor a wreath is $15.
Both sponsorships are needed as well as volunteers on December 18.
A great project for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or any other organization or group.
There are over 1,000  Veteran graves at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Their goal is 1,000 sponsored wreaths.

There will also be the regular ceremony at Veterans Park at noon on December 18 where 3 wreaths
will be laid.

Please consider supporting this project.  Go to the link below to donate or sign up to volunteer.
Thank you for your support.  
This DAR group helps us supporting our Veterans at the VA Clinic and other events.
Please share this with your friends and possibly get the word out to other organizations you might know or be a part of.
You can contact Andrea Newton at andreanewton@gmail.com if you have other questions. 

Go to Check-out the Wreaths Across America Page that I Support!

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