Celebration of Freedom - June 29 - July 3

youtu.be/b3U0g-UdC8g Parade July 29, 2022

The Pond in Parkston. Home of the @ParkstonMudcats

Thank you all for your support, from committee members, volunteers, speakers, performers, visitors and most importantly the veterans, we thank you from the bottom of our heart. Thank you! Celebration of Freedom - Veterans Memorial Wall

We were honored to have Joe LoCiero from FDNY who was at Ground Zero on 9/11. Extremely insightful and important message about all emergency medical services, fire and rescue, law enforcement and the commitment to service of any person in need.

Completed work by @mickeyh81205267

WIP - "All Gave Some, Some Gave All" by Mickey Harris. Stop by to see him work on it. Silent Auction for the painting is currently at $1,200

Gene Murphy and Lyle Bowes - Lyle saved Gene's life in Vietnam and Gene's life has been a celebration of freedom ever since, because he lives! Gene has served disabled veterans for over 45 years since being wounded in battle. Two amazing people who are incredibly kind and humble.

We had real Nashville talent at the Parkston Amphitheater with @annammcelroy , seen here performing "Real Tractors are Green."

You can hear @RepDustyJohnson today in Parkston with the @AVTT at the 6:30 ceremony along with Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Michael Fitzmaurice. Bring a chair! Use the HS parking lot. Golf carts and people movers will get you to the Celebration @HonoringVets22.

Parkston, SD - TONIGHT @ 8:30 PM - Sponsored by @candboperations - Nashville recording artist @annammcelroy

Yamaha acoustic guitar signed by @KeithUrban - silent auction at only $450! Stop by the white tent directly behind the Welcome Center. Donated by @pepperent

Original work of art by Nicole Heitzman on silent auction, currently at only $475

Vietnam era veteran John Neubel - originally from Parkston and back for the Celebration of Freedom @HonoringVets22

Vietnam Vet Don Dahlin from Beresford at the parade.

The @AVTT Wall was erected by volunteer Veterans, @SDArmyNG ,business leaders, parent/kids combos, and various civic organizations. It was a neat and moving experience watching it go up as these people worked to build something that honors those who were lost. #Vietnam #Honor

@CB_in_Parkston @ParkstonMudcats @Hutchhobo Very nice touch to an already beautiful Pond.

Baseball parks need flags and a lot of them. #ThePond @ParkstonMudcats @HonoringVets22 @Hutchhobo

Mickey Harris with "Proud Eagle"

Wall is up. Thank you to the tremendous people who volunteered to help set up. Opening ceremony at 1. Entertainment from 3 - 9 pm tonight.