Monticello Live

 Do you need help in filing a claim with the Veteran’s Administration for SC Disability Compensation, NSC Pension, Health Care ? The Drew County Veteran’s Service Office provides this service to veterans.

We also assist families of deceased veterans in requesting headstones and related memorials,also outreach services for V.A. Educational Programs, V.A. Guaranteed Loan Eligibility Certificates. Our office hours are 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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The 1122nd Transportation Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard formally of Monticello, AR will have a reunion for all former members Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the American Legion in Monticello, AR.

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10 years have passed since that morning we all spent watching the national news channels, and calling our family and friends, to tell them how much they meant to us.

But the memories and the images of that day will stay with us forever.

As we pause today and remember the day that changed our lives, as a county and as individuals; we all should lift up a prayer for our nation, our soldiers, our government, and the families of those who died that day.

There will be two opportunities to show our respect, locally, today.  There will be a vterans service at Second Baptist Church at 2 pm, and a Prayer Rally at 3 pm, at the Courthouse.

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If you have been diagnosed with any one of 15 different diseases the latest and most common of which are: Ischemic Heart Disease, Parkinsons, Hairy Cell Leukemia, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Prostate and or Respiratory Cancers, you could be automatically service connected for treatment and/or disability payments.

These diseases are presumed to have been caused by your exposure to Agent Orange while in Vietnam. All you need to do is call 460-6290 or 723-7882on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 8-4, or come by Drew County Courthouse on either day.  

It would be an honor to help you with your claim.

Please call or come by. Drew County Veterans Service Office Walter Chapman Service Officer

“Veterans Day Honors the Ultimate Sacrifice of our Current and Past Heroes”

By Mike Layfield, DMH CEO, originally posted Veteran’s Day, 2008.

During this week we observed and celebrated Veterans Day. A Veteran is any former member of the armed forces or a person who has served in the military. Throughout the nation, Americans participated in parades, ceremonies, and observances to pay their respect to our servicemen and women, both past and present. (more…)

43 Veterans Attending Memorial Service

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National Domenstic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233.

National Suicde Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

National Alchohol Abuse Hotline 1-877-437-8422.

Approximately 80 people were present at the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Drew County Courthouse, Monday morning, sponsored by the local VFW, DAV, and American Legion posts.

Judge Damon Lampkin was the featured speaker.  Others on the program included Glenn Kellebrew, Rev. Rex Williams, Tommy King, Bill Moore, Lamar Butler, and Megan Brewer (who played Taps on the bugle).

 Monticello’s three Veteran’s Organizations, the DAV, VFW, and American Legion, united to recognize local Veterans on Veterans Day, with a ceremony at the Drew County Courthouse.  The program was moved into the upstairs courtroom because of rainy weather.

This was also the 20 Year Anniversary of the “Wall of Honor” at the front steps of the county courthouse. (more…)

Front Row (left to right)  – Robert Arey, P. Q. Gardner, Odis Allen, Doyle Harris

Back row (L to R) – Whitt Thornhill, Warner Vining, Joel Brooks; John Collins; Roy Grizzell; Macon Causey, T. Robie Scott.

Veterans present at the Memorial Day ceremony who served our county during the Korean War include; Darrell Gray, Houston Berryman, Mickey Findley, Dale Hughes, and Coleman Randall.

Veterans who have served since the Korean War, who were present for the Memorial Day ceremony include: Dale Hughes, Marcus Kellebrew, Walter Chapman, Houston Berryman, Glenn Kellebrew, James Lee, Lamar Butler, and Mickey Findley (not pictured)

Close to 100 people attended a special Memorial Day Ceremony this morning, to honor Drew County Veterans, and the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

Four World War II veterans took the chance to visit before the program.  Shown here are Robie Scott, P. Q. Gardner, Robert Arey, and Odis Allen.

Glenn Kellebrew, commander of the local American Legion post, opened the event.

Boy Scout Troop #67 posted the colors.

Drew County Judge, Damon Lampkin served as the guest speaker.

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