13 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 15, 2023 TRANSPORT • Sales & Installations • Vinyl Skirting & Tie Downs • Custom Steps made of Wood & Metal • Door & Windows • Plumbing & Electric • Used Mobile Homes Sales Financing Available petecotransport@gmail.com Ph: (956) 787-2847 or (956) 787-0413 We Buy Mobile Homes 2911 N Cesar Chavez Rd. San Juan, TX 78589 Family Owned & Operated Over 30 Years Supply &Hardware Mobile Home Special Orders Available Ask about our daily Manager Specials! PETECO, INC. 2911 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. San Juan, TX 78589 956-787-2847 petecotransport@gmail.com We Do Tie-Down Certification SAVE 10% OFF Your Entire Purchase When You Bring In This Ad *Conditions apply, see store for details. Offer expires March 31, 2024. jor hostilities of World War I were formerly ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. While events and traditions may slightly vary, the central theme of the observance remains the same: to express gratitude to brave men and women for their dedication and valor. Two minutes of silence is observed at 11 a.m. on the 11th of November marking the end of World War I in remembrance of the fallen. This tradition serves as a poignant reminder of the courage, strength, and selflessness displayed by those who have served and those who continue to serve. In 1931, an act of Canada’s parliament changed the name of Armistice Day to Remembrance Day and in 1954, the U.S. Congress passed a bill to change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. On November 11, members of Palm Gardens RV Park in Harlingen, gathered to recognize and honor the Canadian and U.S. veterans in their park. They started with raising the Canadian and U.S. flags at 11 a.m. Residents gathered in the hall and were greeted by Paul (PJ) LaBarge who led them in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and O Canada. PJ shared information about Veterans Day and various wars our veterans have been involved in. He thanked our residents for their service. A display of the Fallen Soldier Table was set up. This is also known as the POW/MIA or Missing Man Table. Each item on the table represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home. Ladies from the park’s quilt group presented the beautiful military service quilts they made for four of our veterans – Jerry Bradley, Roger Jacobs, Dianne Monk, and Kermit Tillotson. This is a tradition they have done for several years. The quilts are made possible by the generous donations of our residents for material and supplies and by the time and talent of our quilters. The celebration ended with lunch, cupcakes, and visiting with and thanking our veterans for their service. VETERANS From pg. 1 During their Veterans Day ceremony at Palm Gardens RV Park, they set up the Fallen Soldier Table. This is an empty chair and table to remember those that did not come home. Photo by Ruth Filz RAMBLINGS From pg. 1 go to this past weekend, maybe you can make it out to Mission for one of them. We are looking forward to some great holiday events coming up in December. There are so many things to do in the Valley in December. There are Christmas concerts, the Brownsville Holiday Village, Hidalgo Festival of Lights, and so many parades. Keep your eye out for what is going on near you. We have our events calendar and our parks calendar that let’s you know about upcoming events. If you have an event, news items, or photos you want to share, send them to news@wintertexantimes. com. We love hearing from you.
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