17/06/2016
JUNE 2016 TEXOMA HERO ANNOUNCEMENT
On behalf of Serenity Best Home Health, Bonham Chrysler, HOT 107.3 FM and Awards Unlimited, we are very happy to announce a recipient has been selected for the Texoma Hero Award for JUNE 2016. Our newest recipient is Petty Officer First Class Stephen Allen, United States Navy (Retired), Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. This scheduled presentation will be on FRIDAY, June 24th, 2016 at noon at Bonham Chrysler, 2122 North Center Street.
Ceremony to begin, Billy Teague to welcome Hero and guest,
Opening prayer by Chaplain Mary Brice, American Legion Post #29, Sherman and Pledge of Allegiance,
Singing of the National Anthem performed by Steve Douthit, (Army Veteran),
Billy to pay tribute to the American Flag and welcome our Veterans home,
Billy to introduce Melissa Ballew, Granddaughter of PO1 Stephen Allen,
Melissa to read Nomination and BIO of PO1 Stephen Allen,
Billy to present framed Ceremonial American Flag,
Major James Manis, TXSG to present Military Service Appreciation Certificate,
Commander Howard Day, American Legion Post #29 to make presentation of the American Legion coin,
Melissa Wallace with Bonham Chrysler to make presentation of check,
Bagpipe tribute performed by Rob Ballew
Conclusion of program and welcome guest to join our "Texoma Hero" for photos of Hero and family, & interviews by Jj Phoenix of HOT 107.3 & other media outlets.
Nomination: To be read by Melissa Ballew-
I'd like to nominate my grandpa, Retired Navy Stephen Allen. He was in Vietnam and was a door gunner. He doesn't talk much about Vietnam. I do know he has a Purple Heart and scars on his legs from shrapnel. I'm so proud of my grandpa for committing his life to the service of our country, and our freedom- Melissa Ballew
BIO: to be read by Melissa Ballew
Stephen Randolph Allen was born February 27, 1943 in Marion Indiana to Owen and Charlotte Allen. He joined the Navy in 1960. Stephen retired in 1987 with 22 active duty years and 5 on temporary disabled. Stephen retired as Petty Officer, First Class.
Petty Officer Allen honorably served in Vietnam with a tour from 1965 to 1967. It was during this time he was awarded the Purple Heart. His other awards include:
Reserve Medal,
Good Conduct,
Air Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal,
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry,
Expert Rifle,
Expert Pistol,
Military Unit Commendation.
After retiring Stephen moved to Savoy Texas where he was active in Boy Scouts, and the local Masonic Lodge.