Veteran’s “Our Frontline of Freedom”
The LeFlore Veteran’s Parade Committee Celebrates 15 Years Honoring Our LeFlore County Veterans.
This year the group honors two veterans that have served on the Parade Committee for the 15 years.
Parade Grand Marshall
William “Robert” Carter
MCB-11 (Mobil Combat Battalion)
Commander of Spiro VFW Post 4884
Member of DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
And VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America)
Commander Carter was born September 9th 1946, in Sikeston Missouri to Albert and Lena Carter. After graduating high school from Spiro Oklahoma, Robert enlisted in the Navy at the age of 19. While home on leave, before the first tour, Robert married his love, Joyce Myers. Robert and Joyce were blessed with two children; Carry Carter and Eric Carter. Robert was assigned to the Seabees where he spent four years. During this time Robert received multiple accommodations while rising in rank of E5. His active military Career from 1965-1969 was in Japan and Vietnam. At this time Robert joined the Naval Reserves for two years to finish out his six-year obligation. In 2004, Robert took over the VFW Post 4884 as Commander and currently holds that position. In 2007 Robert helped raise money and plan a trip to take 50 World War II Veterans to Washington D.C.
Robert has dedicated his life to helping people. From a young child working in the fields, to a young man on the battlefield. As a service officer, he works very hard helping Veterans and their families receive benefits they deserve. Robert has never really retired, he spends his work days helping others. When you can’t find Robert and he isn’t answering his phone, it’s a good possibility that he is either in a basketball gym, in the bleachers at a football game or in a tree stand. He enjoys spending time with his family.
Parade Grand Marshall
Donald Bosley
Post Commander VFW Post 8403
Don grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He enlisted in theNavy in May of 1965 at the age of 17 before he graduated. Don later received his High School diploma in 2016 alongside his granddaughter at Howe High School. After basic training, Don was deployed to Vietnam on July 27th, 1965. He was assigned to the U.S S. Coral Sea (CV-43). Don served 3 separate tours; his first tour was for 6 months, the second tour was for 11 months and the last tour was 8 months.
Don received several awards: Two Bronze Stars, a National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, A Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He also received a Combat Action Campaign Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, a Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry) and a Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Action). When Don’s was released in 1968 is rank was
E-4. Don continues to serve. He is the Post Commander at the Heavener Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post. He has served 14-years and still loves giving back. He has 3 kids and 4 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. He enjoys spending time with his family. Don has continued to be proud that he served his country in difficult times.
The Parade will be Satuday Nov 12, 2022 at 10am
Entries must report at the Carl Albert State College Campus by 9:30 to be judged.
A FREE Lunch of Indian Tacos will be served by the Ladies Auxiliary. At the Choctaw Community Center.
Parade Route From Carl Albert State College / McKenna to Dewey
There will be an Awards Presentation at this time.
Don Bosley
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