American Legion Post 155 Walk
and Roll for Vets
By Loretta Cozart
Are you ready to give your 15 minutes, or more, May 20 – 29 to complete laps at the Veterans Walk and Roll at Kings Mountain Walking Track. The event is sponsored by American Legion Post 155 and spans 9 days to end the cycle. 22 total hours of a day, representing veteran suicide awareness and to honor fallen brothers and sisters at the Memorial Day ceremony on May 29. This mission is a family friendly team event, so all are welcome.
Events at American Legion Post 155 include:
• May 20, 9-3 p.m. Family Fun Day
Raising of the large American Flag
• May 21 & May 28, Veteran Breakfast Legion 8 – 11 a.m.
• May 23, 9-10 a.m. Veterans only, from 10 - noon Job Fair is open to everyone
• May 22 – 27, 6 – 8 p.m., Food and public speakers
Haircuts, Open Mic, Karaoke, DJ’s, Bands, and More
• May 27, Poker Run sign ups 10 a.m.
• May 29, 6-8 p.m. Closing of the Event
Events at Kings Mountain Walking track include:
• May 20-29, 11 a.m.- 9 a.m., for 9 days, Veterans Walk and Roll
• May 20-29, Meet some of the Sponsors and volunteers
On May 29, at 10 a.m. Placing of the Flags will occur at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Flags will be given out that morning at the YMCA track, in Kings Mountain.
The American Legion challenges the community to Accept the Mission saying, “Many have already joined, and you do not want to miss out. So, come and support this mission, bring friends and family because this is a team event.”
For nine days, 22-hours each day, volunteers will walk the Deal Park track to draw attention to veteran suicide and prevention. The numbers are symbolic: nine days represents the end a cycle, and 22 represents the number of veterans who die each day to suicide. It is the Legion’s goal to draw attention to veteran suicides and encourage those who are hurting to reach out for help.
If you are interested participating, contact Veterans Walk and Roll at veteranswalkandroll@gmail.com or call 704-710-6301.
Are you ready to give your 15 minutes, or more, May 20 – 29 to complete laps at the Veterans Walk and Roll at Kings Mountain Walking Track. The event is sponsored by American Legion Post 155 and spans 9 days to end the cycle. 22 total hours of a day, representing veteran suicide awareness and to honor fallen brothers and sisters at the Memorial Day ceremony on May 29. This mission is a family friendly team event, so all are welcome.
Events at American Legion Post 155 include:
• May 20, 9-3 p.m. Family Fun Day
Raising of the large American Flag
• May 21 & May 28, Veteran Breakfast Legion 8 – 11 a.m.
• May 23, 9-10 a.m. Veterans only, from 10 - noon Job Fair is open to everyone
• May 22 – 27, 6 – 8 p.m., Food and public speakers
Haircuts, Open Mic, Karaoke, DJ’s, Bands, and More
• May 27, Poker Run sign ups 10 a.m.
• May 29, 6-8 p.m. Closing of the Event
Events at Kings Mountain Walking track include:
• May 20-29, 11 a.m.- 9 a.m., for 9 days, Veterans Walk and Roll
• May 20-29, Meet some of the Sponsors and volunteers
On May 29, at 10 a.m. Placing of the Flags will occur at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Flags will be given out that morning at the YMCA track, in Kings Mountain.
The American Legion challenges the community to Accept the Mission saying, “Many have already joined, and you do not want to miss out. So, come and support this mission, bring friends and family because this is a team event.”
For nine days, 22-hours each day, volunteers will walk the Deal Park track to draw attention to veteran suicide and prevention. The numbers are symbolic: nine days represents the end a cycle, and 22 represents the number of veterans who die each day to suicide. It is the Legion’s goal to draw attention to veteran suicides and encourage those who are hurting to reach out for help.
If you are interested participating, contact Veterans Walk and Roll at veteranswalkandroll@gmail.com or call 704-710-6301.