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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications The PebbleCreek Salute to Veterans will take place at the Renaissance Theater on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This 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,…
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications; contributions from homeowner Bob Young. Veterans Day is when we celebrate (and say thanks to) those who previously served in the military. This special day is just around the corner, Saturday, November 11. As a salute to veterans, a digital presentation is being prepared that will feature…
Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications As a salute to PebbleCreek veterans, a digital presentation is being prepared for Veterans Day. Images of veterans in their uniforms during their respective times of service, their names and periods of service will be shown on PebbleTV for 24 hours. To accomplish this, PebbleCreek veterans are each…