84 TH GRAND CHAPTER MEETING: MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
500 company, the Army will prepare them to face the toughest challenges and provide them with the tools to over- come any obstacle. Most importantly, tell them how your life and community has changed for the better because YOU decided to raise your hand and say, send me.” “Kappa Alpha Psi, thank you for your enduring support. We are eternally grateful. Mr. Battles and General Les C. Smith, thank you for your invitation and most importantly, your friendship.” The 2019 Military and Veterans Recep- tion and Awards Banquet began with an invocation by Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA and the presen- tation of the colors. Dr. Marvin Carr, Guy L. Grant Awardee sang the National Anthem followed by the retiring of the colors. After various toasts, the "Cer- emony for our Fallen Comrades" com- menced. MG Craig C. Crenshaw then introduced the Tribute to the Montford Marines followed by his introduction of The Honorable Dr. Clifford L. Stanley, Major General (R), U.S. Marine Corps who provided stirring remarks. The 2019 Military and Veterans Recep- tion and Awards were: Founder John Milton Lee Award-For Military Service Achievement: LTG Aundre F. Piggee; Dr. F. George Palmer Award-For Out- standing Veteran Service: Lawrence H. Davis; General (R) Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. Award: Cadet Jeremiah Pasley; Grand Polemarch's Distinguished Mili- tary Service Award: Col. (R) Linwood P. Bailey. This was followed by recogni- tion of Vietnam Veterans and WWII Veterans. 72 nd Laurel Wreath Laureate General (R) Dennis L. Via, U.S. Army provided closing remarks. ***
Rodney Harris, center, Polemarch of College Park (GA) Alumni, receiving the Grand Polemarch's Distinguished Military Service Award for Col. (R) Linwood P. Bailey.
BG (Ret.) George Price receives recognition during the 2019 Military and Veterans Reception and Awards Banquet.
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