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Fair program to honor Purple Heart recipients
TweetBy D.A. WILKINSON
LISBON
A new program at the Columbiana County Fair reflects respect for servicemen who were wounded while fighting for America.
Sharen Cope and Robert Crosser, who are among the directors on the county’s fair board, came up with the idea earlier this year.
People in the quilting, crocheting, knitting and cross-stitch categories were asked to make and enter a throw at least 40-by-60 inches but not larger than a twin size. The entries had to have the colors of red, white and blue and show a purple heart. The Purple Heart is the military decoration given to those wounded in battle.
The quilting program, Purple Hearts for Veterans, is a category at the 2010 fair. Thirteen veterans will be recognized at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in front of the grandstand, where they will be presented with the entries. As a sign of the respect shown the veterans, 28 throws were entered. Mida Delaney of Austintown won the best of show in the category Purple Heart Throw.
The winning quilts along with three contributions hand-quilted by Cope as gifts from the board will be presented to those Purple Heart veterans who submitted their names and information on their medals to the fair office. Documentation of the Purple Heart award was required.
A drill team from Salem also will offer the rifle volley to salute veterans. The invocation will be given by Rev. Mark Wilds, pastor of New Lisbon Presbyterian Church.
Cope said officials from nearby fairs who heard of the program are considering similar activities.
Cope said her uncle was wounded in action and taken prisoner at the Battle of the Bulge, and Crosser is a Vietnam veteran.
Crosser said, “I was glad I was able to come out unscathed.”
Comments
The Medina County Fair is also going on this same week. Columbiana County Fair had a good nice program this year
This is good that they are recognized for the service and commitment to their country. Even if it's at the fair. But let's not get carried away with this, It probably wouldnt be proposed if one of the board members hadn't had a family injured in battle.It is Columbiana County! The fair board should be promoting more for the Children at this annual event. This is the first year that I noticed all branches of service there. Which makes me wonder about moral of the young! If they are smart Farm people they won't enlist. Look at how many Farm Boys have been Killed from this County. For it's population we have gave enough. Unless the Politicians kids want a crack at it.And we all know the answer to that!
Donjj, No inbred here! I just know how Government lies and protects there own. Which has been going on every since wwll. Which is the only war that made sense period.No Donnie there isn't a quota system as you know, but should be one! The Draft it'll come back just watch. Hey do you remember Hamburg hill in Nam? How many lives were lost ? Just for oil too ! You do know what's in the Delta don't you? Know lucky 1 here. I had my turn and it was a waste of my time period.