World War I World War II Korean War
Vietnam War War on Terrorism Spanish American War
This archive includes all the information available to us as of Veterans Day 2022. If you have additional information, please contact Judy McGuire - judymac65@gmail.com
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The Flags for Heroes project was launched by the Iron Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club Memorial weekend in 2015 to remember and honor the veterans who were killed or missing in action in wars from the Spanish-American War forward to the present time.
Countless hours were spent by the Iron Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club (IMR) in planning designing, constructing, assembling and labeling the crosses in preparation for the flag display. In addition, very specific portable racks were designed and built to accommodate the crosses when at rest. Bins were purchased to store and protect the flags in a respectful manner until they are needed for display. The commitment, dedication and passion shown by the IMR produced a most successful project which has served to honor and demonstrate the great respect and appreciation our community has for these 102 veteran warriors who gave it all. Twice a year - Memorial Weekend and Veterans Day - the IMR displays the 102 flags with crosses on the front lawn of the Johnson County Courthouse. Each cross bears the name and branch of service of the veteran and will, beginning in November 2022 display a QR code offering more information on each hero. Hometown Service Coalition and the Johnson County Center for the Arts have partnered with the IMR to better serve these wonderful men and their courageous lives. The Hometown Service Coalition has accepted responsibility for the "Flags for Heroes" project display twice a year. They all have stories that need to be told and thanks to the efforts of Jim Cress, a patriot, who searched, collected, sorted through information, walked cemeteries and compiled this incredible package of history. Jim, also a veteran, spent untold hours putting all these stories in order. His passion and compassion has given us the gift of history of our very own Johnson County heroes. This website is dedicated to the memory of Jim Cress, another of our heroes! The members of the IMR during this time were: Pete and Starla Brooks Robin and Joyce Cress Tommy and Wanda Cress Roger and Wanda Gentry Lee and Debbie Greever Scott Herod Val Herod Billy Holland Mark and Liz Holland Steve Marmie Bob McDonald and Gay Triplett Bill and Judy McGuire Patrick McGuire Kenny Norris and Robyn Grayson Matt and Ashley Osborne Tim Payne Lane and Lisa Sentell David and Anita Smiley Randy and Paula Stewart Lee Talley 33 strong! Source information - Wikipedia and East TN Veterans Memorial Association (ETVMA) |
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