Audie Murphy Day
Winner of The Texas Downtown Association's "Community Spirit Award"
Schedule of Events: June 22, 2013
7:30-9 AM Veterans check in at United Methodist 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 downtown 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. Special participation by the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. Merchandise will be available for sale.
12 noon: Reception for Veterans at United Methodist Church.
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.
Thank you to our Major Audie Murphy Day 2012 Sponsors:
Title Sponsor:
Farmersville Centennial Committee
Gold Level Sponsors:
The Farmersville Times
Sharyland Utilities
Silver Level Sponsors:
Armen Oriental Rug Cleaning
Brookshires Grocery
Farmersville Physical Therapy
Bob Tedford Chevrolet
Farmersville Dental
Logo Legends
For more information: Farmersville Main Street Program, 972-784-6846 a.wolf@farmersvilletx.com
Audie Murphy Day 2013 Committee:
Joe Helmberger- Co-Chair
Jim Foy- Co-Chair
Amanda Ray
Chris Lair
Joanne Coleman
Heather Campbell
Jim Dawkins
Phil Weiss
Gene Allen
Norm Seligman
Wyndi Veigel
Debbie Acuff
Marianne Politz
Greg Barber
Ron Brown
Charles Massey
Leaca Caspari
Wyndi Veigel
Adah Leah Wolf-Main Street Manager-Staff Liaison