Our walk was dedicated in honor of:
Army Veteran Joe White, Age 88 of Crossville, TN
Died Jan. 3, 2022
Korean War Veteran
Joe was active in the Cumberland County Honor Guard and other veterans organizations for many years.
Mr. White was recognized by the National Society and the local DAR Chapter for leading an Honor Guard that has conducted over 1,000 military funerals and for his volunteer contributions to veterans and veterans’ facilities in the area.
I first met Joe back early Nov. of 2019. I was doing a walk for a Veteran Friend of mine who had passed away and he was playing taps as I was walking into the cemetery. I was lucky enough to gotten a photo with him that day. Over the next few years I would meet him while I was out walking with a Fallen Veteran. He would always stop to see who I was walking with. He was a very special man.
Today we had a great 7.90 Miles walk. We walked up town to the War Memorial Park and then headed to his grave in the City Cemetery. I played Tap’s for him just as he once played taps for my friend. I placed a Flag and then placed a penny showing that another Veteran had come to visit. Did a slow hand salute and a prayer and then we continued on our walk. We walked back up town to the Crossville Cruise in where we presented the Flag for the open ceremony. We walked around and visited with some of the cruisers before heading back to the house. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today and I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero. It was amazing. We had 187 honks. Thank you !
Army Veteran Joe White, You will not be forgotten !
