First Row: Frances Silba, Dorothy Hartsfield (M), Hess Hartsfield, JoAnn Watson, Franciene Johnson (M), Eva Dunnam (M), Myra Rainey,
Second Row: Connie Cothron, Geneva Robertson, Inez Merchant, J.R.Merchant, Nancy Toliver (M), Julia Harrell (M), Morris Johnson, JudyJohnson, Pam Norton (M)
Third Row: Thula Perry(M), Carrroll Thompson, Laura Thompson, Tinka Nelson(M), Alicia Acosta, Lynna Billington, Destiny Billington, Lola Thomas Billington, Belinda Guadalcazar, Ricky Guadalcazar
Fourth Row: Gunnery Sergeant Juntikka U.S. Marines, Lance Cpl. Pace, U.S. Marines, Linda Parsons (M), Kathryn Schonerstedt (M), Darlene Smith (M), Evelyn Cobb (M), Marie Kretschmer, Tammy Money, Ray Acosta,
Kathryn Medford, Bobby Medford, Brian Burgess, Jesse Medford, Marina Medford
Back Row: Lela Bevel, Glenn Hale, Lynn Dodson M), Hazel Hale, Lynn Pace, Patrick Pace, Carmel Pace, Connie Benton (M), Steve Money, Billie McKeever (M), Jennifer Burgess


The Haskell Progressive Study Club of Haskell, Texas met November 13, 2008, in the Haskell National Bank Community Room. This meeting was an Appreciation Day to our Military and their families.  The Club invited all family members that have sons or daughters serving in any Military Branch of the Service. Veterans of former wars also attended.  There
were thirty-nine guests attending. Dorothy Hartsfield, President of the club, welcomed guests. Judy Foster led a prayer of Thanksgiving.  Connie Benton led the Pledge to the American Flag and the Texas Flag. Nancy Toliver expressed appreciation to the families and introduced the Speaker Gunnery Sergeant Juntikka of the United States Marines And Marine Lance Cpl Steven Pace of the United States Marines.  Lynn Dodson acknowledged each person serving our Country and their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and sisters stood and told were their special one was serving, what armed forces they were in, and where they were. At the close of this session, there was a question and answer time and Gunnery Sergeant Juntikka took the questions and his answers were very informative .He shared some of his experiences in Iraq with the group.   This was a very uplifting time for the members and guests.
Forming a support group for our families and our troops was discussed. This could be a community of volunteers from churches and civic groups. Donations would be needed to fill boxes for troops from all branches of the military, both stateside and abroad. The boxes could be filled with a variety of donated items including letters from children, churches and community organizations, toiletries,nonperishable food items, electronic games and popular "Don't Mess With Texas," stickers. Morris Johnson led a prayer and sang America the Beautiful.  Brian Burgess led the group in singing all the armed service songs.  The group was invited to enjoy "HERO" sandwiches, cookies and drinks.  All enjoyed a great time of visiting.