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1999 Flag Week Events and Activities

Here are some pictures from the 14th Annual George "Buck" Gillispie Congressional Awards Reception hosted by the BAVF on June 15th 1999. And the 14th Annual BAVF Flag Day Picnic. Click on the thumbnail picture to bring up a larger version.  There are also a few from the 13th Annual Reception.

U.S. Army Brass Quintet     Military Color Guard  

Pitney Bowes Universal Access Copier being examined by Deborah Willhite, Vice President of Government Relations with the United States Postal Service.

A shot of the crowd in the room. It was standing room only.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Led by Alfred Rascon, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient,  (not pictured).

George 'Buck' Gillispie Congressional Award being presented by Carol Gillispie to Congressman John M. McHugh. Richard Schneider is pictured in the background.

Representative John McHugh accepting his 1999 George 'Buck' Gillispie Award.

Dennis Wyant, Regional Director - Indianapolis, VA receiving his George Alexander Memorial Volunteer Service Award. It is being presented by Anne Marie Alexander - daughter of the late George Alexander.

Close-up of Dennis Wyant receiving his George Alexander Memorial Volunteer Service Award.

Angela E. Walker, L.P.N. Nursing Strategic Healthcare Group Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C. receiving her George Alexander Memorial Volunteer Service Award.

Angela E. Walker with the Honorable Togo West, Secretary of the Veterans Affairs.

Dennis Wyant presenting a special award to the U.S. Postal Service honoring them for providing 100 years of free matter for the blind. Deborah K. Willhite, of the USPS is accepting the award.

Carlton Sherwood presenting a Carlton Sherwood Media Award to John McCaslin of the Washington Times. Pictured from right to left, Richard Schneider, Carlton Sherwood, and John McCaslin.

Carlton Sherwood presenting a Carlton Sherwood Media Award to Patrick McGrath of the Fox News. Pictured from right to left, Richard Schneider, Carlton Sherwood, and Patrick McGrath.

John Fales President of the BAVF with Senator Max Cleland of Georgia who is holding his 1999 George Buck Gillispie Congressional Award.

John Fales, President of the BAVF shaking Senator Max Cleland's hand after the awards ceremony.

Adrian Cronauer, former Vietnam War Radio Broadcaster of Good Morning Vietnam fame, and a guest at the 1997 reception.

Jerry C. Godbehere - Director, World-Wide CNS Therapeutic Team Leader Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Group and John Fales - President BAVF.

Representative Connie Morella and John Fales.

Representatives from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Group holding their 1999 George Alexander Volunteer Corporate Service Award. From left to right - Jonathan Buth, Mary Beth Furst, and Jerry C. Godbehere.

From left to right - Jerry Godbehere, Mary Beth Furst, Senator Max Cleland, Jonathan Buth, and John Fales.

John Fales and Togo West, Secretary of the Veterans Affairs.

John Fales and a guest at the reception.

Flag Day Picnic Pictures:

John Fales, President of the BAVF next to Lakis Hot Dog cart during the Flag Day Picnic.

Mariachi Band performing for the guests at Flag Day Picnic.

John Fales, President of the BAVF standing near the pool during the Flag Day Picnic.

John Fales, President of the BAVF presenting a U.S. Flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol Building to a lucky recipient.

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