Military Veterans Tribute

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About the Guest Speaker: Dave Roever 

Dave Roever is an American hero – a Vietnam veteran of solid character, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. At the height of the Vietnam War, he joined the US Navy and served as a river boat gunner in the elite Brown Water Black Beret – until tragedy occurred. A superb multi-generational communicator, Dave Roever travels the globe, speaking in state and national conventions, and public schools, and doing training for the US military. With engaging humor, he shares his gripping story, imparting hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. He exemplifies a life of triumph. 

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Event Details

  1. Date

    TBA 2022

    Time

    2:00 p.m.

    Location

    Veterans Memorial Plaza, 298 E Renfro St. 

    Cost

    Free

    Event Information 

    The service and sacrifices of military veterans will be honored when the City of Burleson hosts the twelfth annual Military Veteran Tribute at Veterans Memorial Park at Renfro Square. We welcome Dave Roever this year as the guest speaker. Veterans Memorial Park features a fountain surrounded by bricks engraved with the names of local service members; the bronze eagle and Purple Heart memorial that were unveiled in 2009; the names of veterans from World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam from the Johnson County Veterans Monument that were added in 2010; and the POW monument added in 2011.

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