Veterans Homecoming Week
Annually
November 5-11
(same dates no matter the days)
We invite you to join the P.O.W. NETWORK - celebrating its 29th year
"online", November 11, 2018, and our 23rd year in Branson - for the largest
Veterans Day celebration in the country. The week-long tribute includes over 60
special events which present patriotic salutes to Veterans, and the 85th Annual Veterans
Day parade.
Branson, Missouri is now known as the national
home for all Veterans, active duty military personnel and their families. It is a military
reunion planners gold-mine for good food, entertainment, and caring individuals dedicated to
our Veterans.
The weeks events salute
our veterans and kick off the Christmas Season for Branson! Enjoy the
sights, sounds and THANKS of a grateful City.
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Spring 2018 edition
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22nd Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 |
21st Annual
Military Gala & Banquet
8 Nov 2017
Gala
2017 photos |
20th Anniversary Military Banquet &
Gala
9
Nov 2016
Gala
2016 photos
2016 videos |
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19th
Annual Military Gala & Banquet |
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18th
Annual Military Gala & Banquet |
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Gala
2013 photos |
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GALA
2012 photos |
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GALA
2011 photos |
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GALA 2010
photos
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Photos
Gala 2009 |
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Photos
Gala
2008 |
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Photos
GALA
2007 |
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Photos
GALA
2006 |
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Photos
GALA
2005 |
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Photos
GALA 2003 |
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CHATEAU
pictures |
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Photos
GALA 2002 |
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Gala
2001 |
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Gala
2000 |
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Photos Command Center 2002 |
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COMMAND
CENTER
2001 |
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Photos
All Veterans Ball 2002 |
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Photos
Radisson 2002 |
Sponsors and Supporters
(in addition to
our GALA sponsors) |
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VETERANS EVENTS
2018
With excitement and anticipation, Tom and I are pleased to announce the
titles for The Sixth Annual Military Film Festival scheduled for
November 6-10.
Reminder, the opening ceremony is still scheduled for November 5 with
the parade on November 11.
There will be more information coming forth very soon. Stay tuned and
start sharing with your friends about the upcoming events.
Just for now, here are the films and the dates:
Tuesday Nov 6: Lost Airmen of Buchenwald (WWII) [102 minutes]
Wednesday Nov 7: Clearing the Way (Afghanistan) [93 minutes]
Thursday Nov 8: Escape from Firebase Kate (Vietnam) [60 minutes]
Friday Nov 9: Chosin (Korean War) [86 minutes]
Saturday Nov 10: Repeat: Escape from Firebase Kate (Vietnam) [60
minutes]
Each of these films can be reviewed on Google. Type in the title and
look for the title with the inclusion of IMDB. That is the movie link to
let you see all the data for viewing.
We have had some great films shown at our festival. However, Tom and I
believe this could be one of the best.
There will be much more coming about each film, and our special guests,
but this is what we have so far.
See you in November!!!
Jim Wilhite
Co-founder, Branson Military Film Festival.
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WATCH THIS PAGE FOR UPDATES, ADDITIONS AND NEWS
VETERANS HOMECOMING EVENTS
2018
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MONDAY, Nov 5th, 2018
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Welk Resort Branson, 1984 MO-165, Branson, MO
Vietnam Memorial Wall Opens. Volunteers welcome to read the
names daily. Call 417-336-3575.
Vietnam Memorial Wall Formal Opening Ceremony organized by
Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 913.
Call SFC Ernie Bradley 870-365-8950.
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WWII MINI REUNION
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Jim Stafford Theatre
Free Coffee, dessert,
raffles and entertainment.
Sarah, 417-335-4668,
sarah@OzarksKirkwood.com
Dessert Sponsor:
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2017
NO admittance charge
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Shindigs
Opening Day Welcome Home Celebration and Show
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Stafford Theat re
Come celebrate America's
greatest heroes.
Veterans and active military.
Hosts: Dee and Sarah
NO admittance charge
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Tuesday,
Nov 6, 2018
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POW/MIA Service
of Remembrance
8am
Welk
Resort Branson
Vietnam Memorial Wall.
Outdoors (weather permitting) - will move
inside if weather is extreme.
Sponsored by Welk Resort Branson
Wreath laying.
417-336-4232,
info@pownetwork.org
NO admittance charge
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WEDNESDAY,
Nov 7, 2018
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 Sandbox Party at Mel's Hard Luck Diner
8:30 am to 10 am
Bring yourself, a buddy, and your appetite to Mel's Hard luck Diner in
the Grand Village for a
FREE breakfast for all veterans that served in the "Sandbox."
Location:
Mel's
Hard Luck Diner
2800 W 76 Country Blvd
Branson, MO 65616
Sarah, 417-335-4668,
sarah@OzarksKirkwood.co
NO admittance charge
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2017 - Mel's diner served breakfast to our Persian War veterans
- both rooms were filled with attendees! |
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Branson, MO |
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THURSDAY NOV
8,
2018
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Medics, nurses, combat vets Mini
Reunion
2pm - 4pm
Join
your medic, nurse, or combat vet friends for a mini reunion.
This will be a great time of fellowship, sharing of stories, thanks,
hugs, and camaraderie.
There will be a guest speaker, snacks, and other little surprises.
Stick around because at 5:00 pm Westgate Resort will be doing a Tree
lighting ceremony.
Location: Westgate
Resort Grand Pavilion
2201 Roark Valley Road
Branson, MO 65616
Sarah, 417-335-4668,
sarah@OzarksKirkwood.com
Becky, 417-332-3557,
beckyjewsbury@wgresorts.com
NO admittance charge
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Medics and nurses gathered with veterans, to remember....2017 |
Entire families came to pay tribute! |
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4th Infantry (IVY) Division |
HOSPITALITY ROOM
8 November
2018
2-6 p.m.
Where: Savannah House, 165 Expressway,
Branson
Email:
rrdufek2244@comcast.net
Phone: 920-860-1630 or 660-553-0843
The 4th ID will host a special hospitality room at
the Savannah House for all 4th ID veterans and active
duty personnel.
All are welcome to come by and enjoy fellowship
and camaraderie. Be sure to sign up to march in the
parade, Nov 11 with the 4thID.
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FRIDAY,
Nov 9, 2018
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HOMEFRONT
HEROES -
SPOUSES TRIBUTE
11am - 1pm
Location:
Branson Meadows
Entertainment, lunch, gifts and door prizes.
PRE-REGISTRATION required.
For more information, email Dee Elledge at
elledgedee@yahoo.com
or
call
417-224-7554
Spouses eat free, donation asked for any guests.
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2017 Sponsor
2018 Sponsors
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Some of the 430 guests - as Spouses were honored! 2017 |
Our sponsor - veteran Kent Robinson and his wife Teresa serving
lunch to the guests, 2017. |
Dee, dancing to the music with one of the guests.
2017 |
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Peggy Lee Brennan, from MASH visits with Korean War Veterans,
2017
56 Korean War veterans brought friends and family!
Peggy Lee Brennan, aka Lt Linda Nugent, 2017 |
Korean War Veterans Mini-reunion
2pm-4pm Stone
Castle
3050 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO
Entertainment, Coffee and dessert,
Raffle prizes
Join us!
Sarah, 417-335-4668,
sarah@OzarksKirkwood.com
Dee Elledge at
elledgedee@yahoo.com
NO admittance charge
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Sponsor:
Stone Castle |
Dessert Sponsor:
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SATURDAY NOV
10, 2018
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9th Annual Walmart tribute to Veterans
Show and Meal
8:30 - 11am
Walmart, in association with Veteranshow.com and the POW Network, will
host a Tribute to Veterans on November
10th.
Fun, fellowship, and entertainment will be provided.
Location: Mansion
Theatre,
187 Expressway Ln, Branson, MO 65616
Meal will be served after the show.
11:30 - 1:30pm
Branson Meadows - watch for signs!
For more information email Dee Elledge at
elledgedee@yahoo.com
Our Thanks for 9 years of support:
NO admittance charge. In
2017, 1900 attended the show, and 2200 came to the lunch.
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22nd
Annual Military
Gala & Banquet
Saturday, Nov 10
Chateau on the Lake, Branson
Hosted by the P.O.W. NETWORK
All
branches, all wars welcome, public invited.
Branson's longest running military
tribute ball.
USMC Birthday Cake Cutting
Dancing, Fireworks, Entertainment, Dinner
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Tickets $55.00 each.
Reservations
required - 417-336-4232
Business attire, after 5, Uniforms, Mess Dress, formal wear please
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SUNDAY
Nov 11th
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85th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade at 11am to be held in Branson.
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Vietnam Memorial Wall - Closing Ceremony.
Welk Resort
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If you would like to help sponsor:
22nd or 23rd Annual Military Gala & Banquet
The Sandbox Reunion
WWII Mini Reunion
Medic, Corpsmen, Nurses Reunion
Korean War Mini Reunion
Homefront Heroes - Spouses Tribute
send us a note and we'll get back to you!
info@pownetwork.org
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If you would like to volunteer to help:
Setup or teardown or cleanup:
Serve food and drinks:
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If you would like to donate gifts for door prizes and raffles
for any of the
mini reunions
send us a note and we'll get back to you!
info@pownetwork.org
Donations are tax deductible. The P.O.W. Network is a 501
3c educational organization.
Need more information, Just click below
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The events listed are in no way all-inclusive.
Events are
subject to change, and event and information flyers are available all over Branson during
Homecoming.
POW NETWORK RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO REFUSE ADMISSION TO ANYONE AT THEIR HOSTED/SPONSORED/PARTNERED EVENTS.
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23rd Annual Military
Gala & Banquet
Sunday, Nov 10,
2019
Chateau on the Lake, Branson
Hosted by the P.O.W. NETWORK
All
branches, all wars welcome, public invited.
Branson's longest running military
tribute ball.
USMC Birthday Cake Cutting
Dancing, Fireworks, Entertainment, Dinner
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Tickets $55.00 each.
Reservations
required - 417-336-4232
Business attire, after 5, Uniforms, Mess Dress, formal wear please
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QUESTIONS ??
info@pownetwork.org
EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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for your information only.
This is an UNOFFICIAL Branson information site,
voluntarily posted by the P.O.W. NETWORK highlighting POW NETWORK
sponsored/partnered events or
general events.
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and a
member of
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce &
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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