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“I Can Do That!” BRanCH
since 2008 and has a strong
and others. She has delighted
what advice
support group, including South she makes for her children When asked Air Force
Plains Church of Christ and the countless loved ones with her she has
Lakeridge Ladies from Lakeridge fanciful crocheted creations. for future
Chapel. Americans,
Alvira is deeply thankful for she unreservedly states,
Noteworthy in this well-educated the 2016 Honor Flight. On that “Determination”. She is proud
and well-traveled nurse is unforgettable trip she was able of her military service and
her whimsical side, which is to spend time at each memorial, ascribes much of her awareness
expressed in the unique gifts appreciating the sacrifices of and success to being willing to
all veterans. Her gratitude was expand her horizons.
enhanced by years of wisdom
and experience, and it was a Alvira’s prayer is for future
truly moving time for her. She generations to embrace
treasures the time spent with patriotism and service to their
her daughter Charlotte who country.
accompanied her as Guardian.
Being chosen to hold and lay
the wreath which symbolized so
many of her brothers and sisters by Katherine McLamore and Larry A. Williams
who served in the Korean War, Veterans Liaison Co-Chairs
was a full-circle moment for her. Texas South Plains Honor Flight Committee
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