Freedom Ball 2023

By News Staff on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
  • Danny Davis presents Gary Clem with an award of appreciation for Alliance Bank's continued support of the freedom ball and veterans in Hopkins County.
    Danny Davis presents Gary Clem with an award of appreciation for Alliance Bank's continued support of the freedom ball and veterans in Hopkins County.
  • Those attending the 2023 Freedom Ball were reminded of the donation pledge cards available on their table ssould they choose to give to assist veterans and veterans projects.
    Those attending the 2023 Freedom Ball were reminded of the donation pledge cards available on their table ssould they choose to give to assist veterans and veterans projects.
  • Veterans and community members offer toasts to the various branches of US services during Saturday's Freedom Ball.
    Veterans and community members offer toasts to the various branches of US services during Saturday's Freedom Ball.
  • The 2023 Freedom Ball had sold out of tickets about a week before the event. Thanks to annual contributions, 200 veterans and their spouses (or one guest each) received free tickets to for event in appreciation for their service.
    The 2023 Freedom Ball had sold out of tickets about a week before the event. Thanks to annual contributions, 200 veterans and their spouses (or one guest each) received free tickets to for event in appreciation for their service.
  • Veteran of the Year Ronald Caldwell poses for a photo with family members Lauren and Rob Messick as the Freedom Ball begins winding down.
    Veteran of the Year Ronald Caldwell poses for a photo with family members Lauren and Rob Messick as the Freedom Ball begins winding down.
  • Jonathan Newsom announces the Veteran of the Year during the 2023 Hopkins County Feedom Ball, held May 20, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.
    Jonathan Newsom announces the Veteran of the Year during the 2023 Hopkins County Feedom Ball, held May 20, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.
  • Ronald Caldwell, one of the most decorated veterans in Hopkins County, takes a moment to remember eight friends lost during his service. Ronny Caldwell was named Veteran of the Year during the 2023 Freedom Ball
    Ronald Caldwell, one of the most decorated veterans in Hopkins County, takes a moment to remember eight friends lost during his service. Ronny Caldwell was named Veteran of the Year during the 2023 Freedom Ball
  • Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom offers a prayerof invocation.
    Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom offers a prayerof invocation.
  • Posting and presenting of of the colors
    Posting and presenting of of the colors
  • Danny Davis presentas Mike Horne with reocgnition, Latsons' owner, with recognition for priinting all of the materials for the occassion.
    Danny Davis presentas Mike Horne with reocgnition, Latsons' owner, with recognition for priinting all of the materials for the occassion.
  • Judy Heaps discusses Honor Flight DFW and the impact it has had on local veterans, including her dad, who was on the very first one. Approximately 30 local veterans have been taken on an Honor Flight.
    Judy Heaps discusses Honor Flight DFW and the impact it has had on local veterans, including her dad, who was on the very first one. Approximately 30 local veterans have been taken on an Honor Flight.
  • Sulphur Springs Veteran Clayton McGraw points to a flag as he recites the 'The Ragged Old Flag' during the 2023 Freedom Ball.
    Sulphur Springs Veteran Clayton McGraw points to a flag as he recites the 'The Ragged Old Flag' during the 2023 Freedom Ball.
  • A place at a table is left empty, as is custom, in recognition of those missing in action o rwho are prisoners of war.
    A place at a table is left empty, as is custom, in recognition of those missing in action o rwho are prisoners of war.
  • High school students volunteer as servers and parking attendants.
    High school students volunteer as servers and parking attendants.
  • A poem is given explaining what it means to the youth to be a veteran. Compiled by Faith Huffman
    A poem is given explaining what it means to the youth to be a veteran. Compiled by Faith Huffman

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