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 Branson 2010 Veterans Week
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David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, proudly stands with U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Bryant Fowle (left) and Staff Sergeant Robert Henline (right) after the opening ceremony for Branson's 2010 Veterans Week. David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, visits with Paul Revere (with hat) and the Raiders after their entertaining show on November 5, 2010 and during Branson Veterans Week. David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, with Pete Niland after the World War II Veterans reunion held in the Keeter Center at the College of the Ozarks. Pete Niland talked about the movie "Saving Private Ryan" being based upon what happened to his father and uncle's during World War II. Branson, MO (November 6, 2010)  -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, visits with World War II veterans Air Force, Ret. Lt. Colonel Richard Randall (left) and Major Cliff Hall (right) after the WWII veterans reunion held in the Keeter Center at the College of the Ozarks. Both veterans of America's greatest generation were navigators, as were David Bancroft's father and father-in-law. The reunion included a wonderful presentation on the Iwo Jima trip that students of the college went with WWII veterans of this historic iconic battle as guardians. Photo by USA Patriotism! Branson, MO (November 6, 2010) -- Actors of the "WWII Remembered" after their reenactment involving a squad of American soldiers encountering German snipers. The realistic reenactment occurred on the grounds of the College of the Ozarks after the World War II Veterans reunion. (Photo by USA Patriotism!)
Branson, MO (November 6, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, and Greg Alexander (left), event coordinator of the "WWII Remembered" reenactment pose with an unnamed WWII veteran (middle) at the College of the Ozarks after the reenactment. Photo by USA Patriotism! Branson, MO (November 7, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, thanks Korean War veteran Sherman Jones (left) for his military service, which included being one of the few survivors of the the Sunchon Tunnel Massacre . . . which is chronicled with other survivors' stories in Pat Avery (center) and Joyce Faulkner's book, Sunchon Tunnel Massacre Survivors (They Came Home Series) Branson, MO (November 9, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, thanks Retired Army Lt. Colonels Billy and Michelle Miller for their proud, honorable military service at the Women's Veterans Reunion. David Bancroft and his wife, Mary, also had the pleasure of sharing a table with the Millers. (FYI -- Michelle achieved Lt. Colonel first.) Photo by USA Patriotism!  Branson, MO (November 9, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, proudly stands with Korean War veterans and survivors of the Sunchon Tunnel Massacre (L-R) Ed Slater, Walt Whitcomb, and Sherman Jones at the Korean War Veterans reunion during Branson's 2010 Veterans Week. (Photo by USA Patriotism!)  Branson, MO (November 9, 2010) -- (From left to right) Brydon, Andrea, Tom, and Briahna Brett perform a song honoring veterans and troops during their very entertaining show on November 8, 2010. Their song was the final one of several that saluted the veterans and troops . . . and was perfect for Branson Veterans Week. (Brydon Brett wore his his grandfather's Army jacket that is a touching tribute in itself.) Photo by USA Patriotism! 
 Branson, MO (November 9, 2010) -- David Bancroft (founder of USA Patriotism!) proudly stands with FDNY Firefighter Trey Piazza in front of The National 9/11 Flag after a portion of a retired flag provided by the city of Branson became part of this venerable historic flag . . . and shortly before they both helped fold it in preparation for transport to its next U.S.destination. (Click on photo for larger version) Branson, MO (November 9, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, proudly stands with FDNY Firefighter Trey Piazza and Branson firefighters (in blue shirts L to R) -- Jerry Whitworth, Capt. Paul Harkins, K. Marshari, and Kory Klein) . . . in front of The National 9/11 Flag after a portion of a retired flag provided by the city of Branson became part of this venerable historic flag.Note: Branson firefighters (L They then joined fellow patriots including troops and veterans in the respectful and honored folding of the flag for transport to its next U.S. destination David Bancroft was in Branson, MO for its Veterans Week from November 5th to 11th . . . and the display of flag was scheduled for this purpose, which allowed many veterans from World War II to the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to see it.  Photo by USA Patriotism! Branson, MO (November 9, 2010) - David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, with a true patriot and friend, Joe Bonsall of the legend Oak Ridge Boys, shortly before watching the Oaks' Christmas show with his wife. Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen (in middle behind Bancroft and Bonsall), William Lee Gordon, and Richard Sterban are also recognized in the USA Patriotism! Stars There For The Troops for their steadfast support of the troops and veterans. Photo by USA Patriotism! Branson, MO (November 10, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, speaks with William Lee Gordon and Richard Sterban (behind Bancroft to right) of the music legend Oak Ridge Boys shortly before the Oaks' Christmas Show. William Lee Gordon, Richard Sterban, Joe Bonsall, and Duane Allen are also recognized in the USA Patriotism! Stars There For The Troops for their steadfast support of the troops and veterans. Photo by USA Patriotism! Branson, MO (November 10, 2010) -- While not in the photograph David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, and his wife attended to Blue and Gold Star Mother's breakfast event, which was moving and memorable. The Bancroft's are Blue Star parents with a Marine combat veteran son. Photo by USA Patriotism!
Branson, MO (November 10, 2010) -- While attending Branson Veterans Week . . . David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, had the solemn honor of meeting Gold Star parents of sons who are on the heart touching, inspiring Lost Heroes Art Quilt by Julie Feingold.  Branson, MO (November 10, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, shakes hands with World War II Army veteran Ken Williams, who served in Europe, near the Branson Veterans Week dining hall where meals were free to veterans. Photo by USA Patriotism!  Branson, MO (November 10, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, with Branson's Mayor Raeanne Presley in front of the Branson Veterans Task Force dining hall where veterans were served free meals and entertainment. Photo by USA Patriotism! Branson, MO (November 10, 2010) -- Country music legend acknowledges veterans during her very entertaining show. Her husband and co-star, Roy Morris, who is equally supportive of the troops and veterans is somewhere in the crowd shaking hands with the honored attendees. (Photo by USA Patriotism!)  Branson, MO (November 10, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, with Pierce Arrow singers (in white coats L-R: Gary Koreiba, Casey Ellison, Tim Storms, and Scott Fraker) and comedian, Jarrett Dougherty (with cowboy hat) . . . after their show. Pierce Arrow also received a standing ovation for their moving performance of "Banner of Liberty" during Branson Veterans Week opening Ceremony on November 5, 2010. (Photo by USA Patriotism!) 
Branson, MO (November 11, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, with WWII veteran Ret. Army Captain Mabelanna "Ann" Lee, who sat next to each other during the Branson Veterans Week closing ceremony.   Branson, MO (November 11, 2010) -- David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, with Air Force Brigadier General Paul Maye at the Branson Veterans Week closing ceremony, where the General gave an inspiring speech honoring the veterans for their military service. Photo by USA Patriotism!  Branson, MO - Veterans Week Closing Ceremony (November 11, 2010) -- (L to R) Dalena Ditto, country music star and emcee of the Branson Veterans Week closing ceremony, David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, and Ernie Bradley, Chairman of Branson Veterans Task Force . . . each hold one of David Bancroft's three signed veterans poems (Citizens Like Us, Veterans, and Bravely Served) given to Ernie Bradley on behalf of all the volunteers, including entertainers, who are and have been involved with the annual Branson Veterans Week effort.  David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder with Roy 'Dusty' Rogers, Jr. and his son, Dustin Roy Rogers, who graciously set aside time after their very entertaining show where the three men talked about their family's late patriarch and king of the cowboys, Roy Rogers. Photo by USA Patriotism!  

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