Lest We Forget

11 / 11 / 2011 / 10 / 20

This post is dedicated to the memory of my father-in-law, Roy L. Mitchell (9-5-31 to 10-10-20). He served in the U.S. Army, Field Artillery Corp, Korean War from 1952-1954. Today marks the observance of Veteran’s Day, which in the U.S. means we honor veterans of all wars, both living and deceased. The date, November 11,… Read More

A Sulphur Springs’ Silver Star Recipient

6 / 14 / 176 / 10 / 17

If you have enjoyed the beauty and serenity of the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial, then you may have noticed the Prisoner of War list engraved on the water wall. The sole POW listed from World War I is my grandfather, Frank Price. Mr. Frank, as much of the community called him in his latter years,… Read More