Chapter Member, Augie Limas, Honored in Centerville Texas - October 15, 2022
[posted on: 11-27-2022]

Long time Chapter member Augie Limas (photo below) was honored for his Vietnam War service at the Leon County Expo Center in Centerville Texas and nearby Leon County Exhibit hall in Buffalo Texas, on Saturday, October 15th, 2022.

The event was a Veterans Benefits Celebration and Honor Ceremony, where he and 10 other Veterans were honored for their military service and presented with various awards and gifts during a gala event held on Saturday night.

The event was hosted by: TEXAS OUTDOOR HEROES. Use the link below to learn more about the TEXAS OUTDOOR HEROES on Facebook:

Read about the Texas Outdoor Heroes on Facebook

You can also watch a great 15 minute video showing the details of the entire 3 day stay at the event that Augie attended, including him expressing his gratitude to the folks who organized and volunteered their time to host the event. Use the following link to watch the video on Youtube:

See Augie on a Youtube Video

Special daytime events included; Opening live entertainment by Phillip Griffin Band Various events were scheduled during the day for both the Veterans and the public, and included Skeet Shoot competition, A Corn Hole Tournament, and a Co-Ed Softball Tournament. A special evening gala event to honor the Veterans included dinner, drinks, and live and silent auction raffles. NOTE that the event admission and dinner were FREE for veterans & spouses! The day's events also included a concert featuring "Creed Fisher" and his "Rebel of the South" 2022 tour band.

The above photo shows VVA 1069 Chapter member, Augie Limas (circled in red), along with the other 10 Veteran Honories, being introduced to everyone present, after their arrival to Centerville on Thursday. Each Veteran was given a welcome gift package, as seen on the ground in front of them.

The above photo was taken on Friday night, where all 11 veteran honories were presented with a brand new shotgun, along with other goodies, in preparation for the next day's (Saturday) scheduled skeet shoot event, in which they all participated in.

The above photo shows the beautiful "Quilt Of Honor" Blanket that was given to each of the 11 Veteran Honories. The quilts were hand-made by a group called "Quilts Of Honor", whose mission is to bestow a universal symbol and token of thanks, solace, and remembrance to those who serve in harm’s way to protect and defend our lives and freedoms.

The above photo shows the 3rd Honor Blanket with Texas regency. It shows the detail information panel for Augie's quilt. Quilts of Honor are made by the loving hands of countless volunteers who wish to thank those who have served and to honor their service and sacrifice.

Quilts Of Honor asks you to join them to honor members of our active military and veterans by showing them how much we appreciate their sacrifice and service with our “Quilted Hugs of Gratitude”. Quilts of Honor provides comfort, love and healing to those who have given so much.

The the link below to visit the Quilts of Honor website:

Visit Quilts Of Honor website

Above photo shows the acrylic plaque that was awarded to Augie. It has the Texas Outdoor Heroes logo and his name and rank inscribed on the plaque. Each of the 11 Honories received this type of award.

The above photo shows the Leon County Exhibit hall, located in Buffalo Texas, which is near Centerville. This is where the celebration gala and awards presentation for all 11 Honories was held on Saturday night.

The above photo shows the 11 Veteran Honories standing for pledge of allegiance at the Saturday night gala event, held in the Leon County Exhibit hall. You can see Augie circled in red.

The above group photo shows the 11 Veteran Honories standing with the owners of the guest house where they all stayed during their 3 day stay in Centerville, as guests of Eric & Glory Munoz (circled in blue). Augie is shown in the photo, circled in red.

Above photo was taken in 1969 - it is a graduation photo of Augie Limas after completing his Basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

The VVA Chapter 1069 Officers, BOD Officers and all the chapter members want to congratulate chapter member Augie Limas for being selected by the Outdoor Heroes organization to be honored for serving his country and honored at the Centerville awards ceremony. Welcome Home Augie.

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