A Benefit
Motorcycle Ride for Michael Boucher, a Marine who lost both legs in an
IED Explosion, is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th beginning 4:00
pmat CycleWorld in Athens. Registration can be done online (see
below) or beginning at 2:00 pm on the day of the ride.
American Veterans (AMVETS) HUGH AND VIRGIL GORDON Post 12,
Winder, Georgia
What are AMVETS?
AMVETS or American Veterans is one of the most respected
volunteer-led organizations in the Country.
We not only provide
support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned
entitlements, but also community services that enhance the quality of
life for this Nations Citizens.
AMVETS is one of the few organizations that allow active duty personnel
to become members, which is more important now than ever. The bigger our
organization, the louder our voice is heard in Congress!
Hugh & Virgil Gordon
AMVETS Post 12 is named
after two of Barrow County’s own: Hugh and Virgil Gordon.
These
brothers served this Nation honorably and faithfully. Hugh
was a member of the US Army where he was a Paratrooper. He is one of
the few people who have jumped into combat in WWII, Korea and
Vietnam. He was also one of the founding members of the Green Berets
and provided security for Delta Force. Virgil was a member of
the US Army Air Corps in WWII where he served as a gunner on B-17’s.
He was shot down over Germany on Sept. 9, 1944. He bailed out of the
plane and landed on the roof of a house, suffering a broken ankle
and a head injury. Despite his injuries, he was
forced to climb down a ladder from the roof and into the custody of
the Germans. He remained a POW until he and about 2,000 other
soldiers were liberated on April 26, 1945 - a day Virgil calls "one
of the greatest days of my life." Over sixty years later, Virgil
Gordon proudly received his long-awaited Purple Heart and Prisoner
of War medals, which he long had given up on!
Membership
There is only one requirement to become a member of AMVETS Post-12.
You must be an honorably discharged member of the Armed Forces of
America or on active duty. We belong to the greatest fraternity this
Country has ever known (American Veterans).
Our Goal
AMVETS Post 12 has one goal:
to help Veterans and the people of our Community.
We are not a
social club; we pride ourselves on being an active group and helping
others throughout the community. We are
a family, and a member of our local communities. If a member, any
veteran, or the local communities needs some help or someone to talk to,
we have plenty eager members available to assist and many ears and arms
to embrace those in need. We are dedicated to the fair treatment of
anyone who wears, or has worn, the uniform in service to this country.
We have lost many brothers and sisters who have paid the ultimate
sacrifice for our Country. It would be a dishonor to them, and to those
who have served or are serving, not to do all we can in support of our
veterans and our troops. We are making our community a better place to
live. Welcome Aboard!
Bob Heiss Commander AMVETS Post 12
MSgt/USAF/ Retired
If you would like to
make a contribution or donation to our Post, please mail donations to 404
Carruth Road, Winder, GA 30680
Click below to make a donation through PayPal. All donations are tax
deductible - AMVETS is a Non Profit Organization.
Also visit
Operation Patriot's Call site to sign up and support our brave local heroes.
Donations are now being accepted for the welcome home dinner for the troops
serving in Afghanistan. We need donations of food, decorations, money
and time! Please visit
www.patriotscall.com for more information
on how you can help.
