GOLDEN SHORES — The VFW in Golden Shores will be having its 35th Loyalty Day Parade on Saturday, April 26. The parade will travel down Oatman Highway in Golden Shores, starting at 9 a.m., and will feature Mohave County Supervisor Ron Gould as well as 70 other vehicles and community members.
There will also be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the VFW kitchen and dining room, which begins at 11 a.m. Supervisor Gould will serve as Grand Marshall of the Loyalty Parade and ribbon-cutting in recognition of his $80,000 ARPA grand to the VFW to renovate their kitchen and dining room.
Supervisor Gould also provided $200,000 in grants to the Golden Shores Fire Department and the Golden Shores Civic Association.
First observed in 1921 as Americanism day and later renamed Loyalty Day, May 1st was set in order to counter International Workers’ Day and was recognized by the U.S. Congress during the height of the Second Red Scare bucking communism. Since 1955 every U.S. President has proclaimed May 1st as a day to call on Americans to raise their flags, pray and reflect on their heritage. The message for the day speaks of loyalty and freedom in equal measure, especially honoring those who have served in the military.
VFW Post #6306 is a relatively small Post in a very rural isolated community of Golden Shores with a large veteran population. The local Post remains very active in supporting veterans and their families and has a pivotal role in the community by serving as a reliable source of information, activity, and social interaction amongst local veterans, often veterans serving veterans across three generations.
VFW Post #6306 is located at 12858 N. Oatman Hwy., Topock, AZ 86436. Anyone with questions about this event may call Annie Tuttle (909) 273-8241 or email annietuttle909@gmail.com.
