On May 29, 2023, Hanover County, Virginia, held it’s Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.

The County Veterans Committee is chaired by George Navas, vice commander of the 13th District and past commander of Post 175 in Mechanicsville. Nine of the 10 current committee members are Legionnaires; the remaining Legionnaires are:

Edward (Ed) Baggett (Post 175)
Allen Burnette (Post 175)
James (Jim) Edmunds (Post 175)
James (Jim) Legg (past commander of Post 175)
Alison Pollard (Post 175)
Kelly Schips (Post 90, Beaverdam)
Robert (Bob) White (Post 175)
Colin Williamson, committee vice chair (past first vice commander, Post 175)

The guest speaker at the event was Phillip M. Brashear (CWO5, retired), son of Navy Master Chief and Master Diver Carl Brashear, whose life story was depicted in the movie “Men of Honor.”

The event was held before a “packed house” in the Hanover County Board of Supervisors Meeting Room due to inclement weather. An edited video of the event can be seen here: https://youtu.be/CBcOMoO6yls.

Thank you.