Growing from its humble beginnings as a one-day event in 1977, the festival has transformed into a four-day extravaganza that includes a golf tournament, an arts and crafts sale, a BBQ cook-off, and a parade.
The festival has at its core the honoring of the crewmembers of the two versions of the Mighty Moo (the USS Cowpens), that focus has been expanded to honor the service of all veterans of all services in all conflicts.
A highlight of the festival is the Veterans Walk of Honor and Remembrance took place recently at the Veterans Park. Every veteran in attendance took part in this event.
The Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at the conclusion of the Walk of Honor.
The band is the US Forces Fleet band from Norfolk, VA. In the wreath-lay photo, the old gentleman in the wheel chair served on the USS Cowpens (the aircraft carrier) in WWII. The female sailor currently serves on the modern USS Cowpens.
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Alanah S. Pearson (ASP Photography) for the photography.
(Image credit: ASP Photography.)