Flag Day at Sycamore 2023
February 2023
The four of us entered the classroom anxiously or is it nervously awaiting the kids to return from the library.
Ernie was the leader of our mission. George, Gary, and I were there to add moral support. And apparently to answer some questions.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Written by Lion Norm Overbay
Kate Tully
At my Redding Breakfast Lions Charity, Inc. our speaker was Kate Tully – Daughters of the American Revolution. She shared her lineage back to the Revolutionary War and the crossing of the Delaware by General George Washington.
She visited the site and was in awe of the brave 5000 American citizenry that fought the British. Each rifle badge signifying a lineage name connection to the Revolutionary War. Lion Melanie Hunter, Kate Tully and me. Kate shared she just turned 80 years old.
Ken Knighten Remembered
On January 8, 2023 there was a memorial service for Ken Knighten.
It was a lovely tribute to his life. He made a lot of friends over the years and a great impact on our community in Redding.
I didn’t meet Ken until 2015 when I first joined the Lions club at the end of that year.
Although I never really knew much about him other than he was a Lion, an Elk, and a member of the Asphalt Cowboys. That he was a long time Lion and was part of many events for them in the past.
My impression of him was that he was very quiet and private.
After listening to his family and friends at the service it gave me an insight into the true amazing person he was.
He had tremendous work ethics. He was humble. He was a devoted family man.
Wish I had sat down and talked with him, I could have learned a lot from him.
For those that didn’t attend I have added a copy of the printed item we received. You can find it over on Ken’s page.
Preston Sharp’s Visit
December 29, 2022
We were again honored to have Preston Sharp at our Lion’s meeting today.
How time has flown by since this quiet spoken young man first came to our meeting to present his mission of putting flags and red carnations on Veteran’s graves.
His first visit I remember well.
You could hear a pin drop. Everyone was on the edge of their seats, straining to hear what this young lad had to say. He was shy and most of us couldn’t make out the words. Lots of questions and with Jim Reimer intervening to get a few nods and affirmations from Preston he made it thorough the meeting. I’m sure he was scared and our hearts went out to his bravery.
Annual Christmas Party 2022
December 11, 2022
It was nice to have an official Christmas Party again.
A great big thanks to all that planned and put together this event. Although the group was smaller than in 2019, it was fun. The smaller room made it much cozier with less people.
Beautiful day. We got to enjoy the spectacular view from our vantage point at the Riverview Country Club.
The food was great. Continue reading
