Tag: veterans

Armed Forces Plaza is home to so many stories

PebbleCreek’s Armed Forces Plaza was dedicated May 15, 2010. It honors all who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The plaza is located directly west of the PebbleCreek Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse and is made up of pavers and seat caps engraved with the names of servicemen and women of PebbleCreek residents, family…

A salute to our veterans, November 11

Every year we take time to give thanks and recognition to all of our military personnel who have given so much to secure our freedom. This year we welcome some very special guests, including retired Admiral Vernon E. Clark as our Master of Ceremonies. Admiral Clark served as the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of…

No one does more for veterans

Susan Knox Wilson “The terrible nightmares and horrible flashbacks of my time in the Vietnam War became much more persistent and troublesome after I retired,” shared PebbleCreek Army veteran, Bob Voccola. “I think I was so busy with a demanding job and my growing family that I was able to bury all that trauma for…

Veterans Day

Every year on November 11 we get the incredible opportunity to thank those that have served in the United States Armed Forces. This day is known to all Americans as Veterans Day. Did you know that Veterans Day used to be called Armistice Day? It originally came into effect to commemorate the major hostilities of…

PebbleCreek salute veterans in a moving tribute November 11

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications and Patricia Wegehaupt, Activities Office On November 11, 2017, Veterans Day, many residents of PebbleCreek were part of a truly patriotic program at the Renaissance Theater. A program filled with gratitude for all the men and women who are serving or have served our country in the…

A Salute to Veterans November 11

Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications Saturday, November 11, 2017, 2:00 p.m. – Renaissance Theater The program will include the Luke Air Force Base Color Guard’s Presentation of the Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, Guest Speaker Major Benjamin E. Carlson, USAF. Service songs, God Bless the U.S.A., a Presentation of Patriotic Quilts by PC…

Veterans Day + FFF = Fun

George Warden On the evening of Veterans Day at 6:30 p.m., the Flair Friendship Fun Club in PebbleCreek will be collecting cans of non-perishable food for homeless veterans. The Goodyear Police Department’s Community Service Division and the St. Mary’s Food Bank will receive donations at the door of the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse. As guests arrive…

A unique FFF event

George Warden On Veterans Day, November 11, 2017, (Saturday) a unique social event will take place. The Flair Friendship Fun Club in PebbleCreek will co-sponsor a Food Drive with the Goodyear Police Department’s Community Service Division. The cans of food collected will be distributed by the St Mary’s Food Bank, specifically to homeless veterans that…

What is a veteran?

Bob Young A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning “old”, no offense to my veteran friends), is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field. This article refers to military veterans, i.e., a person who has served or is serving in the armed forces. According to the latest Census…