Old Glory Memorial - El Paso, Texas

A wall will be named after William Haddad, a Navy veteran, who worked to raise money for a World War II memorial, 9511 Gateway North, El Paso, Texas. Haddad created a trust to collect $50,000 for the memorial. The efforts to design and build the memorial were passed on to William Craig in January 2006, shortly before Haddad died. Fred Roberts, who completed the project after Craig¹s death, said the memorial wall was paid for with a state grant. He said it rests on property leased by the El Paso Texas Flags Across America. The dedication ceremony will be on the anniversary of the formal signing of Japan¹s surrender, Sept. 2, 1945. Haddad¹s sister, Silma Haddad, and other relatives of Haddad and Craig will unveil the memorial. http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_13238715?source=rss

Creator: victor ramirez

Area: Northeast / Veteran's Park

Source: EPHM

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

William Haddad Memorial - El Paso, Texas

This is the William Haddad Memorial site in El Paso, Texas, near Biggs Field. It honors all those who served in World War II. The wall is named after William Haddad, a Navy veteran, who worked to raise money for a World War II memorial in El Paso.

Creator: Victor Ramirez

Area: Northeast / Biggs Field

Source: EPHM

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

William Haddad Memorial - El Paso, Texas

William Haddad Memorial - El Paso, Texas A wall will be named after William Haddad, a Navy veteran, who worked to raise money for a World War II memorial, 9511 Gateway North, El Paso, Texas. Haddad created a trust to collect $50,000 for the memorial. The efforts to design and build the memorial were passed on to William Craig in January 2006, shortly before Haddad died. Fred Roberts, who completed the project after Craig¹s death, said the memorial wall was paid for with a state grant. He said it rests on property leased by the El Paso Texas Flags Across America. The dedication ceremony will be on the anniversary of the formal signing of Japan¹s surrender, Sept. 2, 1945. Haddad¹s sister, Silma Haddad, and other relatives of Haddad and Craig will unveil the memorial. http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_13238715?source=rss

Creator: victor ramirez

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

William Haddad Memorial - El Paso, Texas

William Haddad Memorial - El Paso, Texas A wall will be named after William Haddad, a Navy veteran, who worked to raise money for a World War II memorial, 9511 Gateway North, El Paso, Texas. Haddad created a trust to collect $50,000 for the memorial. The efforts to design and build the memorial were passed on to William Craig in January 2006, shortly before Haddad died. Fred Roberts, who completed the project after Craig¹s death, said the memorial wall was paid for with a state grant. He said it rests on property leased by the El Paso Texas Flags Across America. The dedication ceremony will be on the anniversary of the formal signing of Japan¹s surrender, Sept. 2, 1945. Haddad¹s sister, Silma Haddad, and other relatives of Haddad and Craig will unveil the memorial. http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_13238715?source=rss

Creator: victor ramirez

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: EPMH

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

Northeast Veterans Day Parade Nov 11, 2010 - El Paso, Texas

Flags Across America Truck driven by Don & Mary Coro, follow with a John Deere Tractor driven by Noel Brown pulling EPTFAA floated fill with Flag Volunteers. The Northeast Veterans Day Parade is always on Veterans Day, November 11 organized by Flags Across America. Contact Jimmy Melver, President at 915/549-5031

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: Jimmy K. Melver

Uploaded by: Jimmy K. Melver

Ft Bliss Soldiers/Community Raised 5,000 Square Foot Flag

Army Soldiers from 11th ADA from Fort Bliss and the Northeast Community putting up 5,000 Square Foot America Flag at the end of Northeast Veterans Day Parade. Ceremony Greeting by Jimmy Melver, President EPTFAA, Prayer by Rev. Lisle Davis, Parade in Honor of Walt Phillips and Stan Roberts, , founders of the Northeast Veterans Parade, Posting of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance by Boy Scouts of America, Mescalero District of Yucca Council, Star-Spangled Banner sung by El Paso Police Officer Slade Davis, City of El Paso Proclamation by NE City Council Representative Carl Robinson, Fort Bliss Representative, Colonel Davis, ADA Commander, Soldiers marching in the Parade led by CSGM Lewis of 11th ADA, Recognize the Veterans, VFW Post, American Legions & Ladies Auxiliary, Comments by Northeast Students and Scouts, Unveiling of the World War I donated by Mr. Lynn Fitzgerald, Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty donated by Jim and Mary Hamilton, Unveiling of the Liberty Bell donated by Don & Jackie Morgan Tomko, God Bless USA by Officer Slade Davis, and Taps provided by sound System by "My El Paso DJ" Mike Armstead MSG (R) US Army

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: Jimmy K. Melver

Uploaded by: Jimmy K. Melver

Texas State Rep Joe Moody at Northeast Veterans Day Ceremony

Texas State Representative Joe Moody, Jimmy Melver and Donna Melver at 7th Annual Northeast Veterans Day Ceremony held at Old Glory Memorial sponsored by El Paso, Texas Flags Across America on November 11, 2010.

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: Jimmy K. Melver

Uploaded by: Jimmy K. Melver

Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty

Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty on November 11, 2010 donated by Jim, and Mary Hamilton. Honoring Our Veterans and Military Forces for Jim and Mary Hamilton's 46th Anniversary, sons James and Jeremy Hamilton.

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: Jimmy K. Melver

Uploaded by: Jimmy K. Melver

!st Flag Monument donated by Kaster and Maxon Funeral Home.

Robert Soltis, Tony Lewis, Don Kendall went to talk to Jimmy Melver, Director to the Northeast YMCA to start to raise funds to put a America Flag up in the Northeast after 911. The group had its 1st meeting at the Northeast YMCA to form an Organization called El Paso Chapter of the National Flag Foundation. The main focus was to start raising funds to put a flag pole by the Northeast El Paso Community College Campus on the corner of Diana Drive and Gateway North. The group of volunteers started having cookout, car shows, talking to service clubs, and special events to raise funds for the flag pole, foundation , lights and to purchase a 40 foot by 80 foot (3,200 square foot) American Flag. It took 2 years to get fill dirt donated by the community and commercial land developers to level the site. Special thanks to Stanley Jobe who donated 49 cubic yards of concrete which holds the 180 foot flag pole. On December 3, 2003 the Flag monument donated by Kaster and Maxon Funeral Home, was dedicated, and thanks to Northeast Rotary Club donating $10,000, VFW 8550 gave a very large donation along with the Community/businesses sponsoring the 13 stripes for $2,000 each, and the 50 stars for $500 each. The names of individual stars and stripes sponsors are listed on the monument along with the 1st El Paso Chapter of the National Flag Foundation Board of Directors, Robert Soltis, Donald L. Kendall, Jimmy K. Melver, James H. Johnson, and El Paso District IV Representative John F. Cook. Thanks to all the numerous veterans and donors who gave donation to help this Flag project. The American Flags flies 24/7 and lighted at night for the Freedom we enjoy everyday. The 5,000 square foot flag, 50 state flags, 6 service flag, and 6 Territorial flags on displayed on all major Holidays. The Old Glory Memorial is for All of El Paso Community and open to the public everyday. Flag store at Old Glory Memorial and donations greatly appreciated. Contact Jimmy Melver at 915/549-5031, Jim and Mary Hamilton for information regarding flag gift shop at 915/328-6309

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: Jimmy K. Melver

Uploaded by: Jimmy K. Melver

Dedication of World War I Monument

Jimmy Melver (flag shirt), President of El Paso Texas Flags Across America, Julio Norman and Lynn Fitzgerald, grandson of Benjamin Fitzgerald. Dedication of the World War 1 Monument at the Northeast Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2010 at Old Glory Memorial. In honor of Frank Buckles (109 on February 1, 2010), the last surviving WW1 Veteran (The Last Doughboy), to Benjamin Fitzgerald, Lynn's grandfather and to all WW1 veterans. Lynn worked on this project for several years, purchased the material and supervised the construction of the monument.

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: Jimmy K. Melver

Uploaded by: Jimmy K. Melver