Audie Murphy Day
Winner of The 2005 Texas Downtown Association's "Community Spirit Award"
Audie Murphy Day June 23, 2012
...a free community event honoring Audie Murphy and our local veterans.
Audie Murphy Day June 23, 2012
...a free community event honoring Audie Murphy and our local veterans.
Schedule of Events: (Note the cooler, early time!)
7:30-9 AM Veterans check in at First Baptist Church. Special military exhibits will be on display and refreshments will be served. Merchandise will be available for sale.
10 AM Military Flyover and then Parade Begins. Veterans will be riding. Historic military vehicles, classic cars and more will be featured.
10:45 AM Program under the Onion Shed. Local veterans, active duty personnel and Audie Murphy will be honored. Remarks by Collin County Judge Keith Self. Special participation by the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. Merchandise will be available for sale.
12 noon: Reception for Veterans at First Baptist Church, provided by Collin County 4H Clubs.
About Audie Murphy Day: Audie Murphy Day in Farmersville, Texas began in 1999 as a solemn remembrance of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of World War II, who came home to a hero's welcome in downtown Farmersville in 1945. Today this Main Street Program event draws thousands and honors our local veterans as well as our "hometown hero" Audie Murphy. Popular activities over the years have included a parade, (complete with local Vets riding in historic vehicles), a brief program giving biographical information about Audie Murphy, a roll call of local veterans, and military exhibits.
For more information: Farmersville Main Street Program, 972-784-6846
Audie Murphy Day 2012 Committee:
Joe Helmberger- Co-Chair
Jim Foy- Co-Chair
Amanda Ray
Chris Lair
Joanne Coleman
Heather Campbell
Jim Dawkins
Gene Allen
Norm Seligman
Wyndi Veigel
Debbie Acuff
Marianne Politz
Tim McClure
John Foster
Michael Brenders
Charles Massey
Leaca Caspari
Adah Leah Wolf-Staff Liaison