| Tylertown Chrismtas Parade For the second year, Tylertown chose a patriotic theme for its annual Christmas Parade. The town is home to Co. A of the 155th Infantry Bridgade and is awaiting its troops homecoming during December. |
| Junior Honorary President Sarah Jo Housley was a beautiful addition to the Legion Family entourage! |
2005 Tylertown Christmas Parade
American Legion Auxiliary
| Department of Mississippi |
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The annual Christmas Parade in Tylertown was another fun time for the
American Legion Family. Each year, Walthall County Post and Unit 56 invites
the state officers to come and lead the town's parade. The event is hosted at
the home of Angela and Jack Kilcrease. We had a great turn out this year, and
no one froze to death! As a matter of fact, it did not get as cold as expected.
Leading the parade were State Commander Charles Scott, driven by Post 56
Senior Vice Bud Harvey in his John Deere Gator with the colors mounted on the
front of the vehicle. Also in the vehicle were Post 56 Commander Max Luter and
Sergeant-at-Arms Lee Ward.
Department President Glenda Wheelis, with husband Jim, were next in line.
Also in the parade were 1st Vice Shirley Turner and husband Charles, Past
Department President Janice Crosby and Junior Honorary President Sara Jo
Housley, PDC R.V. Martin, PDC Charles Langley and Sharon, Seventh District
Commander Sam Stephenson, and Post 56 Junior Vice John Berlin Webb.
We all had a good time and look forward to doing it again next year on the 1st
Tuesday in December, which is December 5, 2006. So mark your calendars!
Here are some photo memories of the event--
American Legion Family. Each year, Walthall County Post and Unit 56 invites
the state officers to come and lead the town's parade. The event is hosted at
the home of Angela and Jack Kilcrease. We had a great turn out this year, and
no one froze to death! As a matter of fact, it did not get as cold as expected.
Leading the parade were State Commander Charles Scott, driven by Post 56
Senior Vice Bud Harvey in his John Deere Gator with the colors mounted on the
front of the vehicle. Also in the vehicle were Post 56 Commander Max Luter and
Sergeant-at-Arms Lee Ward.
Department President Glenda Wheelis, with husband Jim, were next in line.
Also in the parade were 1st Vice Shirley Turner and husband Charles, Past
Department President Janice Crosby and Junior Honorary President Sara Jo
Housley, PDC R.V. Martin, PDC Charles Langley and Sharon, Seventh District
Commander Sam Stephenson, and Post 56 Junior Vice John Berlin Webb.
We all had a good time and look forward to doing it again next year on the 1st
Tuesday in December, which is December 5, 2006. So mark your calendars!
Here are some photo memories of the event--
| Department President Glenda Wheelis and husband Jim |
| State Commander Charles Scott (front) and Post 56 members Max Luter and Lee Ward (back) |
| At left, PDP Janice Crosby, Dept. President Glenda Wheelis and 1st Vice Shirley Turner pose by the Christmas Tree. At right, State Commander Charles Scott. |
| On left, Glenda waves as she passes by in the parade. At right, PDP Janice Crosby (center) rides in a convertible with her granddaughter Sarah Jo and daugher (right) Leslie. |
| Warming up! 1st Vice Shirley Turner and others gather in the Kilcrease kitchen after the parade for hot chocolate. |
| At left, Post 56 members Jerry Beard (driving) and Grace Beard share a jeep with 7th District Commander Sam Stephenson and a blanket-wrapped Legionnaire from Post 112, Jackson. At right, the local Head Start group decked out in the Red, White, and Blue and cute little uniforms to honor the military. |
| Thanks to all who participated and hope you will join us in 2006! |
Pretty Christmas Sweaters
President Glenda above and
1st Vice Shlrley below.
President Glenda above and
1st Vice Shlrley below.
