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CVMF Sponsors Wreaths Across America and Commissioners Trophy

March 16, 2022 by admin

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation Sponsors Wreaths Across America and Atlanta Braves Commissioners Trophy

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation (CVMF) sponsors Wreaths Across America and Commissioner’s Trophy Exhibit on Monday, March 14. The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit was part of a nationwide tour to Remember, Honor and Teach by coordinating annual wreath-laying ceremonies for United States veterans at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 2500 other cemeteries across the United States and abroad.

CVMF shares the mission to Honor, Educate and Inspire future generations by building a world-class memorial park in Cobb County that will honor and thank all veterans and their families for their service to our Nation. The Atlanta Braves organization is also very involved in supporting veterans in Cobb County and graciously provided attendees of the event with an opportunity to be photographed with the Commissioner’s Trophy won by the Atlanta Braves in the 2020 World Series.

“Today is about Wreaths Across America because we are partnering with them, because we want people to donate a wreath to be in our national cemetery at the Christmas season. And part of that money for the wreath comes to Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation. And the Braves were nice enough to work with us and let us have the World Series trophy to bring awareness to the Cobb Veterans Memorial,” said CVMF President Donna Rowe.

Read more on at MDJOnline.com.

Did you know?…

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation is a sponsoring organization for Wreaths Across America. This means that every time you sponsor (buy) a wreath from Wreaths Across America using the CVMF sponsor link (https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/171146), you are not only laying a wreath to honor a veteran’s service, but also helping build the Cobb Veterans Memorial.

Sponsor A Wreath

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Thanks to Marietta Wine Market

March 15, 2022 by admin

Marietta Wine Market Fundraiser - CVMF President Donna Rowe, Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick

Thanks to Marietta Wine Market for hosting the ‘Vino for Veterans‘ Wine Tasting for Charity event on Saturday, March 12th. The wine tasting event proceeds benefit the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation.

“We would like to thank the Wine Market for hosting such a wonderful event for us and we are so appreciative of our proud and Patriotic supporters! What a day!” said Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation President Donna Rowe.

#cobbcounty #CityofMarietta #cobbveterans #winetastingforcharity

CVMF & KSU Leading with Honor

March 14, 2022 by admin

MODERATOR: Chesley McNeil, (11 Alive TV Meteorologist), PANELISTS: Donna C. Rowe (CVMF President & Vietnam Veteran, Army Nurse Corps); Col (Ret.) Lee Ellis (Vietnam POW, Author, USAF) and Col (Ret.) Patrick Campbell (USAF)

On March 3rd, CVMF and KSU “Leading with Honor” reception and panel program was attended by Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation (CVMF) members. CVMF President Donna Rowe was one of the panelists at this event. Photos provided by CVMF Event Coordinator Patricia Hein.

Donna Rowe (Panelist), Col. (Ret.) Lee Ellis, POW Vietnam, USAF, Author (Panelist), Commissioner JoAnn Birrell (CVMF Advisory Council)

Donna Rowe (CVMF President), CVMF Co-Vice Chair, General Curtis Williams (UAF), Commissioner JoAnn Birrell (CVMF Advisory Council)

Crowd of over 300+ packed the Ballroom to attend KSU “Leading With Honor” VIP Reception and Panel Program on Leadership at the KSU Center in Kennesaw

KSU 'Leading with Honor' Reception & Panel Program — KSU ‘Leading with Honor’ Reception & Panel Program

KSU Event Chair, Allan Bishop, KSU Director of Recruitment & Business Development

Vino for Veterans

March 7, 2022 by admin

Bring your friends to the ‘Vino for Veterans’ Wine Tasting for Charity event at Marietta Wine Market next Saturday, March 12th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a good time while supporting the Cobb Veterans Memorial! #cobbcounty #CityofMarietta #cobbveterans #winetastingforcharity

Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit

February 15, 2022 by admin

Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) is coming to Marietta!

Wreaths Across America, in partnership with Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation (CVMF), is proud to announce the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is coming to Marietta.The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is a unique, interactive “museum on wheels” that is traveling across the United States on a mission to bring America’s military service members and local communities together, while honoring our veterans and teaching patriotism.

The Exhibit represents the TEACH pillar of the Wreaths Across America mission, sharing information about the veterans and those who serve our country, and how everyone can play a part in remembering and honoring them. Inside the 48-foot trailer, visitors will have an opportunity to explore, honor our fallen veterans and learn more about Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America takes great pride in its mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. The mobile Education Exhibit will help to Teach, not only the next generations, but all local community members about the services and sacrifices of our nation’s military. During the interactive tour, you’ll also learn how the wreaths are made and why Wreaths Across America plays such a vital role in serving veterans and their families across our country.

Cobb Veterans Memorial Exhibit

CVMF will be receiving visitors inside the Cobb County Civic Center where you can enjoy light refreshments and learn more about the Cobb Veterans Memorial and its future home that resides behind the Cobb Civic Center next to the Central Aquatic Center. There will be representatives at the Cobb Veterans Memorial Exhibit to show you the features of the memorial and how this park will play a vital role in the local community.

Commissioner’s Trophy – 2021 World Series Exhibit

PHOTO OP WITH COMMISSIONER’S TROPHY!
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

As an added bonus to the other two outstanding exhibits, the Commissioner’s Trophy for the 2021 World Series, won by the Atlanta Braves, will be on display from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Although, this stop is not part of the official World Series Trophy Tour, Atlanta Braves fans can capitalize on this chance to take their photo with the trophy, like below, but no touching or picking it up. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the Atlanta Braves team’s big win up close!

Wreaths Across America and the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation are on a shared mission to bring America’s military service members and local communities together, starting right here in Cobb County.

Join us to remember the past, honor our veterans and learn about how we can build a brighter future together. We hope to see you there!

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Sponsor A Wreath

Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit in Partnership with Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation

PLACE: Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta GA (map)
DATE: Monday, March 14, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COST: FREE and open to public
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Alexander, talexander@cobbvmf.com 770.951.7058

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Did you know?…

CVMF is now a sponsoring organization for Wreaths Across America. This means that every time you sponsor (buy) a wreath from Wreaths Across America using the CVMF sponsor link (https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/171146), you are also helping support the Cobb Veterans Memorial!

Sponsor A Wreath

CVMF Welcomes New Council of Advisors

February 7, 2022 by admin

CVMF Board Member Al Cerqueda, Carrie Roeger, CVMF Board Member Ralph Roeger, CVMF Director of Development Tony Alexander, Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, CVMF Advisor Ed Asbury, CVMF Advisor Mr. Park, CVMF Board Member Bob Morgan, CVMF Board Member Carl 'Skip' Bell, CVMF Board Member Dave Hambrick, Gail Hambrick, CVMF President Donna Rowe

Last Tuesday evening, February 1^st, The Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation’s Board of Directors (BOD) held a Greeting Dinner at the Piastra Restaurant on the Marietta Square for the newly selected Council of Advisors. The Council of Advisors were chosen to provide guidance/advise to the current CVMF BOD regarding the designing and building of a proposed Veterans Memorial to be constructed on Fairground Street in Marietta.

The CVMF Officers, Board of Directors and Special Staff consisting of Donna Rowe, Dave Hambrick, Curtis Williams, Al Cerqueda, Bob Morgan, Ralph Roeger, Carl “Skip” Bell, Mark Johnson and Tony Alexander, along with wives Gail Hambrick and Carrie Roeger enjoyed a fine evening of Italian cuisine and drinks with the newly elected Council of Advisors consisting of former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes, Cobb County Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, former Cobb County Commissioner Bob Weatherford, Cobb Community Foundation President Shari Martin, former Georgia State American Legion Commander Ed Asbury, Mr. Sunny Park and Mr. Kevin Marcy.

It was an excellent evening of comradery and enthusiasm which was integrated with an excellent presentation of the current status of the Veterans Memorial by the CVMF Director of Development Tony Alexander. The intent of the dinner was essentially a “meet and greet” asking the newly acquired Council to assist in networking and community involvement/awareness in the fundraising portion of the building of the iconic and historic memorial, so, it was a wonderful surprise when Mr. Sunny Park, upon his departure near the end of the dinner, made a substantial donation to building the memorial, which of course made the dinner even more joyous and successful.

Also, a special thanks to Margie Medlin and Patricia Hein for coordinating the very enjoyable and successful event.

Four Chaplains Day

February 3, 2022 by admin

Today we pause to remember Four Chaplains Day in honor of military chaplains George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling, and John P. Washington. On February 3, 1943 these four men found themselves on the SS Dorchester headed to Greenland with over 900 other military servicemen, civil workers, and merchant marines. At 12:55 a.m., the ship was hit by a German submarine torpedo and began to capsize. The water was frigid and panic set in fast. The Four Chaplains not only worked together to help calm the passengers and distribute life jackets, but also gave their life jackets to others when the supply ran out. As the ship went down, the chaplains began to sing hymns in harmony and pray. 203 men of the 902 survived. The Four Chaplains went down with the ship after saving everyone they could. Learn more…

Cobb Veterans Memorial will permanently honor the service and sacrifice made by all veterans and their families.

Join us to recognize the sacrifice of the men and women who made freedom possible and inspire future generations to lead lives of service. Help build it. Donate today.

Wreaths Across America Honors Service

December 16, 2021 by admin

(Left to Right): Patricia Hein, Organizing/Honorary Chapter Regent; Donna Rowe, President & CEO Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation; Betty Westbrook, DAR Service for Veterans Chapter Chair; Jane Bentley, Chapter Registrar

ATLANTA – Wreaths Across America honors military service from the Revolutionary War to conflicts of today. President of Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation (CVMF) and Vietnam Veteran Donna Rowe presented the 2021 ceremonial wreath on Monday, December 13th at the Georgia State Capitol Building.

Wreaths Across America is an annual event organized by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and held across the country to remember and honor those who dedicated their lives to protect our freedom. These are the men and women from all walks of life who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States.

On Dec. 18 of each year wreaths are placed on the graves of America’s fallen soldiers. The Monday prior to the laying of the wreaths, a wreath hanging ceremony is held at the State Capitol building of each state.

“Today the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation was proud to join the State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in placing the wreath at the State Capitol for ‘Wreaths Across America,” said Donna Rowe. “To date the Wreaths Across America, since its conception, has placed more than 1.7 Million wreaths on the graves of our Nation’s heroes in more than 2,500 locations across our Country. I commend the DAR and State Regent O.B. McCorkle and DAR Service to Veterans Chairman Nancy Coleman for accepting this Mission to make us all remember and to honor those who have kept us free. On behalf of all the men and women I served with and all those who came before me and after me, who served and died for our beloved Nation and freedom, I sincerely thank the DAR for leading this holiday Project.”

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation was honored to be a part of the 2021 presentation with the women of the Liberty Hill Chapter DAR in Acworth and holds a shared mission to “Remember our fallen U.S. Veterans, Honor those who serve, and Teach your children the value of freedom.”

Get more information about Wreaths Across America and volunteer to participate at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Donate here to help Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation build a permanent memorial in Cobb County to honor all veterans year-round.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

December 7, 2021 by admin

This day of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was proclaimed by FDR as one that would “live in infamy.” The first wave of the assault of torpedo, bombers, and fighter planes began at 07:55 a.m. The attack killed over two thousand Americans, destroyed 188 aircraft, destroyed battleships Arizona and Oklahoma and damaged numerous others.

The attack followed over a decade of growing tensions between the U.S. and Japan and led to the Dec. 8, 1941 U.S. declaration of war on Japan that got the United States involved in WWII. (read more…)

This assault on America forever changed not only the lives of so many soldiers and their families nationwide, but also solidified the ongoing relationship of Cobb County, Georgia and the U.S. Armed Forces.

Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.”

Donate below to join CVMF in building this beautiful veterans memorial park to honor U.S. Armed Forces and their families who served.

DAR Liberty Hill Supports CVMF Mission

December 2, 2021 by admin

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation Director of Development, Tony Alexander with Chapter Regent Beverly Baker, Liberty Hill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Liberty Hill Chapter in Acworth Georgia, presented Tony Alexander, Director of Development for the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation (CVMF), with a letter of recommendation for the DAR National Grant Program and a $100 check.

“I’m very appreciative of the time spent with the women of the Liberty Hill Chapter. We look forward to a great relationship with DAR as we build a historic monument to honor our veterans!,” said Tony Alexander.

DAR Liberty Hill Chapter

DAR and the Liberty Hill Chapter, promote historic preservation and encourage education and patriotic participation. There are numerous initiatives supported by DAR committees that positively impact students and teachers, healthcare workers, women, veterans serving abroad, and more.

Shared Values and Mission

The Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation is thankful for the support of Chapter Regent Beverly Baker and the Daughters of the American Revolution Liberty Hill Chapter. We welcome the opportunity to work together in the future to promote our shared mission of serving the community in ways that will preserve America’s heritage and inspire future generations.

More Information

Visit the Liberty Hill Chapter website for more information about the Daughters
of the American Revolution organization.

Donate below to join CVMF in building this beautiful veterans memorial park to honor U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

CVMF Sponsors Wreaths Across America and Commissioners Trophy

Thanks to Marietta Wine Market

CVMF & KSU Leading with Honor

Vino for Veterans

Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit