Veterans Honored

The annual Celebrate Freedom!‘ Pigeon Forge Salutes America’s Veterans event is usually in August in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The fifteen-day salute to our nation’s military heroes includes a military book fair, canteen dances, and speakers (former Secretary of State Gen. Alexander Haig and former Mercury Seven astronaut Wally Schirrahave spoken).

Forum topics can includesuch titles as “In Service on Land, Air and Sea,” “Double Service: WWII Veterans and Korea,” “POWs Tell their Story,” and “Journey to Freedom: War Stories from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm.” Activities include a kickoff special commemorative event, Victory Celebration and picnic. Call 800-365-6993 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com.