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Posted: 02/16/2022 Name: Bob Williams Message: The 2022 Critter Cookout will be held Friday evening 29 April at the Overhang Club on Camp Merrill. The Scholarship Awards, Planning Bay Recognition, and Fallen Ranger Memorial will begin at 1900. Eating will begin around 1700. The cookout is open to Rangers, Ranger family members, and friends of the Ranger community but is not open to the general public. If you are willing to help cook, contact Chuck Windham asap. |
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Posted: 02/05/2022 Name: Stan Kelley Message: Mr. Johnny Burt, age 90, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1931 to the late Lafayette Isom Garrett Burt and Bevie Doss Burt. As of his passing, Johnny was the sole remaining member of the original cadre of the Pine Valley Mountain Ranger Camp. Following is an excerpt from his obituary... Johnny was a self-taught businessman who became one of the best welders in North Georgia. He worked hard and tirelessly to achieve his goals. Upon his “retirement” (actually, he never stopped working) he became known for having the most beautiful garden in his front yard. Full of luscious, red tomatoes that he shared with many friends. It was observed that the only time traffic was slow coming off Crown Mountain was when people braked to admire his garden. He loved his garden. His early life accomplishments followed him through the years. In 1951 he and a cadre of 29 from the 6th Ranger Company were the first to offer the mountain phase of the U.S. Army Ranger School. This school was established at what is known as Pine Valley; a recreational area of the University of North Georgia. It was during this training period that he met Christine while she worked the ticket booth at the Holly Theater. As of his passing he was the sole remaining member of the original cadre of Pine Valley Mountain Ranger Camp instructors. In November 2017, Johnny was asked to “lead the way” (as we all know, Rangers Lead the Way!) as Grand Marshal of the Dahlonega Veterans Day Parade. It was a most cherished event for him – especially since his four “Burt Girls” were right behind him. His girls were his most prized achievement. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Christine Jarrard Burt; infant son John Michael Burt; daughter Jan Burt; and son-in-law Peter Knapp. Survivors include daughters Lynn (Larry) Armstrong; Brenda Knapp, and Jeannine Burt; grandchildren Trent (Brandi) Armstrong, Troy (Melody) Armstrong, Shelly (Kevin) Riddle, Stefanie (Richard) Yoon, Sebastian Knapp, Jesse Rockmore, and Jordan (Zack) Duff; great grandchildren Kayla Armstrong, Karlee Armstrong, Yazzmyn Milligan (Hunter Martin), Jeramy Milligan, Jackson Riddle, Miles Yoon, Finley Yoon, and Eloise Yoon; great-great grandchild Wrenleigh Martin; and sister-in-law Virginia Jarrard. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, February 7, 2022 at Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Lyman Caldwell officiating. https://www.andersonunderwood.com/obituary/johnny-burt |
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Posted: 01/28/2022 Name: Bob Williams Message: The USMRA Annual Meeting will be held at the Overhang on Camp Merrill on Thursday, February 3, at 1900. This is the meeting where the board of directors is elected and the plan will be set for the Critter Cookout. Mark your calendar and plan to be there. |
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Posted: 01/11/2022 Name: Al Martin Message: Dave O'Neal call me. I lost your number. Al Martin 706 300 4310. |
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Posted: 01/10/2022 Name: Tom Wilburn Message: CSM John Howerton had a change of responsibility with CSM Joey D. Blacksher at CFM today. Attendance was limited due to FBGA COVID protocols but USMRA had a couple of folks representing. I wanted to say that CSM Howerton has been one of the finest CSM's I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my more than 40 year association with CFM. He has shown amazing leadership, true compassion, and treats every member of the team at CFM with the utmost dignity and respect. Incoming CSM Blacksher will have big shoes to fill. My respect and gratitude go to CSM Howerton and I wish him all the best as he moves towards retirement in the local area. |
