Locale 651 Rolling Along

Hagerstown - Friday November 27, Black Friday to many was another day of fun for the Voyagers of Locale 651. VL 651 tought thier train to the Longmeadow Shopping Center.

A long standing Black Friday tradition of the Locale 651. This year they gave rides to 380 parents and children around the parking lot.

La Societe des Quarante Hommes at Huit Chevaux, Voiture 651 is comprised of Veterans from Washington County and is an independent, by invitation, honor organization of male and female U. S. veterans, more commonly known as the Forty & Eight.

The Forty & Eight is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Our purpose is to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, to promote the well being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charitable endeavors, which include programs that promote child welfare and nurse's training.

Grand du Maryland Statement on the Fort Hood Tragedy

The Forty and Eight, Grand du Maryland would like to extend our condolences to the victims and families of those immediately affected. We would also like to extend our support to the 71,000 Troops and families assigned, living and working on Ft Hood.

My first thought on hearing the news today was that I was glad my son, a Soldier at FT Hood was ok. My next thought was the anguish that the families of the victims. One can understand casualties in a war zone, but on base, your home, it is unconscionable that the soldiers wound be injured at home.

Department of Defense has many resources for those who need assistance with PTSD and other issues. How could one of those that we trust to help with caring for these soldiers who have been through so much be the instrument of their death.

Bob Ouellette

Grand Chef de Gare

Grand du Maryland