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CEREMONY TO HONOR EDDIE MANNIS
February 3, 9:30AM
The East Tennessee Military Affairs Council (ETMAC) will be honoring Eddie Mannis, Founder and Chairman of HonorAir Knoxville, for his service to our World War II veterans. The ceremony will be held in the Ballroom at the UT University Center on Thursday, February 3, beginning at 9:30 AM.
HonorAir Knoxville has flown over 850 World War II veterans to Washington, DC, free of charge, to visit the World War II Memorial and other memorials, including the Tomb of the Unknown, at Arlington National Cemetery. World War II veterans along with University of Tennessee ROTC cadets will present Eddie Mannis with a series of eight books, one book for each of the HonorAir flights. Each page has the name of a flight participant and a brief description of the veteran’s World War II service. These books will be available for visitors to see following the ceremony. “The public is welcomed and we hope to see a large crowd, especially those who have participated in the HonorAir program”, said ETMAC President, Joseph Mazzola.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling Patrice Collins at the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 865 246-2646. Parking is available for $5 per car at the UT Public Parking Garage and Plaza, located next to the University Center, on Phillip Fulmer Way.
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