As KY State Coordinator I was honored to be a part of a July 4th celebration which not only recognized the 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence but also honored one of our volunteers - Master Instructor Don Duncan (DonD) with the highest award Project Appleseed can bestow - High Son of Liberty.
Appleseed volunteers, friends and neighbors joined together on July 4th in Murray KY to celebrate Dond's accomplishments and his impact on Appleseed. KY is one of the numerous states in which Dond instructed and mentored countless students and instructors during his long tenure. I have worked with Dond several times in my short history with Appleseed and I learn something valuable at every event. Additionally, I know he only a phone call away when a point of instruction needs clarification for me (ask me how I know ;D )
Here are some pictures of the get-together.
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Don't we all have our come-ups laminated on the end table?
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Little Buddy from OH, CorgiMom & Cleveland from TN, DonD, UpACreek from GA
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Charley from OH and Google from AL
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Joe (friend of Appleseed) and DonD
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Geek from IN, Mrs. ArmyVet, JaysHoneyBunny from IN, Cleveland, TallTimber from TN, and ArmyVet from TN
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Visiting by the grill
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LesMoore of KY, DonD, and JPL of KY
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Prior to the ceremony, Cleveland was presented his Master Instructor hat!
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Talking about DonD's accomplishments and achievements. This obviously took a while and rightfully so.
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CorgiMom explaining the High Son of Liberty Medal as everyone looks on
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Awarding the HSOL Medal as ArmyVet reads the orders
DonD has the floor
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Group photo
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And the certificate
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Congrats to Dond! We may never know how many lives he has touched and influenced over the years.
Congratulations to all. As a soldier, I very much appreciated the photo of two of America's finest warriors on the wall. Forrest and Cleburne!
Congratulations DonD!