Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2012 14:08:45 GMT -5
6th Cavalry Museum Celebrates 3rd Annual Remembering Our Heroes
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga.– World War II Allied and Axis forces take to the battlefield once again on October 13, 2012, for the 6th Cavalry Museum’s third annual Remembering Our Heroes. Played out on the polo field of the historic Army post at Fort Oglethorpe from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., the day includes two battle re-enactments, a cook-off, historic vehicle and equipment displays, and 1940s entertainment. It’s a day that’s sure to be fun for all who attend.
Amidst all the activity, Remembering Our Heroes is truly about honoring and remembering those who have served in the United States military, both past and present, regardless of branch of service. “We want Remembering Our Heroes to represent all branches of service and time periods,” said Chris Lane, museum board member and event organizer. “Our military heritage will be displayed on a grand scale with something of interest for everyone.”
The highlight of the day, no doubt, is the World War II battle re-enactments, presented by the Patton Third Army Living Historians from Houston, Texas. This talented group of historians bring history to life with their first person impression of General George S. Patton Jr. and his Third Army. They have studied all the battles the Third Army fought, the fighting conditions and the various strategies and equipment used to accurately re-create and re-enact them. Denny Hair, internationally recognized for playing General Patton, has portrayed Patton since 1984 in movies, plays, re-enactments, at active duty military bases, veteran reunions, parades, museums, city, various government agencies and even musicals. “I have studied the General for 30 years and read just about everything ever written about him,” said Hair. “I want my portrayal to give a keen insight into who he really was, while authentically dressed and equipped.”
Returning for a second year is the “Stuff On a Shingle,” or “S.O.S,” Cook-Off. Local restaurants and chefs offer their version of the military mainstay cream gravy and chipped beef over toast to the public and celebrity judges for sampling. Awards will be given in the People’s Choice and Judge’s Favorite category. Sampling is noon – 2:00 p.m. with the winners announced following the 3:00 p.m. battle re-enactment.
Other activities include the opening ceremony at 11:00 a.m. with an address by General George S. Patton portrayer, Denny Hair. Two World War II battle re-enactments begin at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Vehicle and equipment displays will be on site for the public to view and the 6th Cavalry Museum will be open.
Information and tickets for “Remembering Our Heroes” are available on the web at www.wwiiheroes.net or by calling the 6th Cavalry Museum at 706-861-2860.
For more information, visit www.6thcavalrymuseum.org
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