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07 LC 34 1290S

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to HR 171:

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.

PART I
WHEREAS, Cason and Virginia Callaway founded Callaway Gardens in 1952 to conserve the native flora and fauna of their beloved Pine Mountain region of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, almost 55 years later, millions of visitors have learned important concepts and practical measures to preserve the land, water, plants, and animals that surround us; and

WHEREAS, the Cason Callaway Memorial Forest on SR 116 West has recently been designated a federally protected forest legacy and the Callaways´ log home on SR 116 West is on the Georgia Registry of Historic Homes; and

WHEREAS, President Franklin Roosevelt was a guest of the Callaways in their home and at Blue Springs, a natural cold spring that the Callaway family has kept in its natural state for almost 100 years; and

WHEREAS, to honor the Callaways´ many contributions to keeping Georgia´s Pine Mountain ecosystem preserved and open for all Georgians to enjoy, it is only fitting that a highway should be named in their honor.

PART II
WHEREAS, the veterans of service in the United States military have given of their time, energy, and sometimes their lives, to secure the blessings of freedom for all the citizens of this great country; and

WHEREAS, the sacrifices these great men and women have made to protect our nation should never be taken for granted or allowed to fade into distant memory; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting that a lasting tribute to memorialize the unselfish patriotism of these special men and women should be created to perpetuate the memory of their great sacrifices to protect our freedom.

PART III
WHEREAS, Mr. C.C. Perkins, a native of Carroll County, was born on November 13, 1925, to Walter R. Perkins, Sr., and Bonnie Morris Perkins; and

WHEREAS, he was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Perkins also served his state as a legislator at the age of 25; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Perkins was a lawyer who founded the Perkins Law Firm in 1952, and he built his practice by representing injured workers even though he could have made more money representing wealthier clients; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the VFW and the American Legion and at one time was the manager of the Veteran´s Service Center; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the Northside Independent Methodist Church and a past member of the Carrollton Optimist Club; and

WHEREAS, although he was known as a fighter, he had a softer side that cried when the cat was run over and he could not bring himself to spank a child; and

WHEREAS, he lived a life that sets an example for all who follow in his footsteps.

PART IV
WHEREAS, Clint H. Bryant was born January 13, 1910, in a farmhouse on the road which was later to be known as Georgia Highway 2, and he lived in this house until his death on August 20, 2004, at the age of 94; and

WHEREAS, he was the son of Onie Evans and George Washington Bryant, who were among the pioneering families who settled northern Murray County in the middle to latter part of the 1800´s, and the grandson of Joseph John Bryant, who once owned a large tract of land within the area, including several farms along the Conasauga River; and

WHEREAS, as a boy, Mr. Bryant became familiar with the Conasauga River and its crossing places, fishing and swimming in its waters and riding in the wagon across Wheat´s Ford on his way to church; and

WHEREAS, as he grew, he learned to appreciate his family´s legacy and connection with the surrounding fertile land and became a successful farmer, raising hogs and cattle and harvesting soy beans, corn, and cotton on his river bottom farm, which received the Georgia Centennial Farm award in 1993; and

WHEREAS, in the mid-1950´s, Mr. Bryant donated nearly eight acres of his beloved farm as right of way for the building of Georgia Highway 2, and he allowed men from the road crew to stay in a house on his property and would regularly transport them to the store in Beaverdale for lunch; and

WHEREAS, he was sitting on the porch of the old Beaverdale store the day that the old bridge collapsed from the weight of road machinery, and he helped to transport an injured man to safety and volunteered to help retrieve machinery and parts from the river bed as part of a "rescue crew"; and

WHEREAS, in his later years, Mr. Bryant built a dock on the Conasauga River which became the very popular neighborhood swimming hole, now known as "Bryant´s Bluff," and is used by the community, its churches, local Boy Scout troops, and 4-H groups for picnics, baptisms, family reunions, recreation, and community service projects; and

WHEREAS, throughout his life, Mr. Bryant was a good neighbor and friend who was the first to volunteer a helping hand to those in need and who provided generations of young farmers with careful and knowledgeable advice; and

WHEREAS, through his kindness and generosity, Mr. Bryant improved the quality of life for the citizens of his community and has left a lasting mark on the history of Murray County.

PART V
WHEREAS, Mr. Walter E. Elder III was born on November 26, 1938, in Barrow County, Georgia, the son of the late Ernest and Sadie Hill Elder; and

WHEREAS, he was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, a church elder at Chapel Christian Church, and a member of the Georgia Army National Guard; and

WHEREAS, he served as chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners from January, 1997, to the time of his death on February 6, 2004; and

WHEREAS, he was a dedicated citizen and leader of Barrow County, and he served the citizens well.

PART VI
WHEREAS, Mr. Tom Scott has long been recognized by the citizens of DeKalb County for the vital role he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he faithfully represented the citizens of District 43 with utmost dedication and ability as a member of the Senate for eight years during which time he authored SB 372, the Act which made the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a state holiday; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced by his 14 years of superlative service as tax commissioner of DeKalb County; and

WHEREAS, in his capacity as tax commissioner, he was the epitome of forward thinking and modernization as he reshaped DeKalb's tax office into the most computerized and technologically advanced tax collection agency in this state; and

WHEREAS, his creative leadership and his thoughtful sensitivity on complex social and political matters, and especially his ability to work behind the scenes to build coalitions and consensus, functioning as the glue holding DeKalb County together in the face of divisive forces, received the approval and applause of his peers who held him in such high regard; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of his community have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, he was a loving husband to his beloved wife, Jacquie, for 37 years, the devoted father of John-Thomas, Christopher, and Susannah, and grandfather of Parker; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with a reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and it is only fitting and proper that an interchange should be named in his honor.

PART VII
WHEREAS, Mr. Edgar Stamey was well known and well respected in the Batesville community; and

WHEREAS, after spending his whole life in the Batesville area, he passed away in the fall of 2003; and

WHEREAS, he spent much of his time working as the caretaker of the Baptist church cemetery, and he also owned and operated the Batesville General Store; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stamey and his wife helped to establish the Batesville Fire Department, and at the age of 70, he was the oldest person in the State of Georgia to earn firefighter certification; and

WHEREAS, he was the chaplain of the Batesville Fire Department from 1985 until his retirement in 1992; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding citizen lived a life of service to his church and his community and showed the way for others to give back to the communities in which they lived.

PART VIII
WHEREAS, news of the passing of Dr. Charles Emory Bohler, late of Bulloch County, is received with deep regret by this body; and

WHEREAS, the life led by this distinguished gentleman of 81 years rendered his name dear to the hearts of his family and many friends alike; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bohler attended Register Elementary School and graduated from Register High School as valedictorian. He attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Birmingham Southern, and the University of Georgia and was a graduate of Georgia Southern College in 1950 and the Medical College of Georgia in 1954. Dr. Bohler began his family medical practice on July 1, 1955 in Brooklet; and

WHEREAS, he was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps 20th Bomber Group, serving during WW II in the Pacific Theatre. He received a Purple Heart and Air Medal as a gunner on the B29 Bomber. Dr. Bohler was a member of the Brooklet United Methodist Church, a past chairman of the Administrative Board of the church and a member of the Jack Lee Sunday School Class. He was a past president of the Brooklet Kiwanis Club and a member of the American Legion Post 90 and the Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce. He served as team physician for Southeast Bulloch High School and was elected to the SEB Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, Theta Kappa Psi Fraternity, Forest Heights Country Club, the Chatham Club, Amelia Island Plantation Club, 1906 Society, and the Georgia Southern University Athletic Boosters Club and was on the Georgia Southern Foundation Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bohler was the recipient of the Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Award in 1991 and the Deen Day Smith Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. He had been on the medical staff of Bulloch Memorial Hospital since 1955 and was the first physician on the Bulloch Memorial Hospital Authority, a past president of the Ogeechee River Medical Society, past president of the Medical Association of Georgia, chairman of the Georgia Delegation to the American Medical Association, and a member of the Southern Medical Association as well as many other organizations. In 1979 Dr. Bohler was honored with a "Doctors Day" by the City of Brooklet for 25 years of community service. He was recognized as "Citizen of the Year" in 1997 by the Statesboro Rotary Club. He was respected and loved by all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, while in life he commanded the esteem of his fellow citizens, in his death we mingle our sympathies with the grief of his family and friends, and it is fitting and proper that he be honored by this state in the community in which he lived.

PART IX
WHEREAS, news of the passing of Coach Erskine "Erk" Russell, late of Statesboro and Georgia Southern University, is received with deep regret by this body; and

WHEREAS, the life led by this distinguished gentleman of 80 years rendered his name dear to the hearts of his family, his many friends, and fans alike; and

WHEREAS, Coach Russell received a bachelor´s and master´s degree from Auburn University where he played football, basketball, baseball, and tennis, earning ten varsity letters, and he remains Auburn´s last four-sport letterman; and

WHEREAS, in 17 years as defensive coordinator for the University of Georgia, Coach Russell´s tough "Junkyard Dogs" defenses were instrumental in the Bulldogs winning four SEC titles and one National Championship, and he became synonymous with Bulldog football; and

WHEREAS, Coach Russell left the University of Georgia in 1981 to resurrect the Georgia Southern University football program, where he served as head coach of the Eagles from 1981 through 1989; and

WHEREAS, Coach Russell´s remarkable record of 83-22-1 and three Division 1-AA National Championships at Georgia Southern University established him as one of America´s winningest coaches, averaging 10.4 wins per season; and

WHEREAS, Coach Russell was honored twice as the Kodak-American Football Coaches Association 1-AA "National Coach of the Year," twice as the Kodak-American Football Coaches Association 1-AA "Regional Coach of the Year," five times as "Coach of the Year" by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, once as the USA Today Georgia "Coach of the Year," and again by USA Today as Georgia "Coach of the Decade," as well as receiving many other awards, and he was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1987; and

WHEREAS, much of the growth and development of Georgia Southern University and the Bulloch County region have been greatly attributed to the successes of Coach Russell, and on January 25, 2007, the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce posthumously named Erk Russell the "Businessman of the Century"; and

WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife, Jean Farmer Russell of Statesboro; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rusty and Pam Russell of Statesboro and Jay and Ida Russell of LaGrange; and ten grandchildren, Brian Faros of Kansas City, Jill Fawcett and Angie Faros of Frisco, Texas, Audrey and Charlee Russell of Statesboro, Mandy Russell of LaGrange, Davis Russell of Valdosta, Murphy Russell of Woodstock, and Henry Hughes and Fred Hughes of LaGrange; and

WHEREAS, the way Coach Russell lived his life, reflected in his motto "Just Do Right," served to influence the morals and ethics of all who knew him, most especially those who played for him.

PART X
WHEREAS, the spirit of teamwork and regionalism creates a synergy of economic development through tourism; and

WHEREAS, the communities in the GA 400 corridor are committed to building their economy through the creation of a regional coalition; and

WHEREAS, common goals of friendship, environmental improvement, quality of life, and sustainable economic development are the priorities of the communities within the GA 400 corridor; and

WHEREAS, these goals can be more easily obtained by working together as partners to achieve these lofty ideals; and

WHEREAS, tourism is one of the largest economic contributors to the tax base of the counties, cities, and communities in the GA 400 corridor.

PART XI
WHEREAS, Dick Chambers was born January 13, 1924, in Colquitt County to Nellie Alderman Chambers Wilson and John Jovus Chambers; and

WHEREAS, he was a retired quality control manager for Bridgeport Brass Company and he served as the Mayor of Funston for 49 years; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Chambers was a WWII veteran and was an ammunition bearer for a machine gun squadron that fought in Europe from December 1944 through July 1945 as part of Company G, 38th Infantry; he received the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, and many other awards for his distinguished service; and

WHEREAS, he was a life-long member of the Funston First United Methodist Church where he served as trustee, steward, and chairman of the board, and he also served on the board of the Southwest Geogia Rural Development Board in Camilla, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Chambers was most proud of the creation of the volunteer fire department, the installation of the water system in Funston, and the construction of a new city hall; and

WHEREAS, he was married to Bettie Fisher Chambers and they had two children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, he was a kind and gentle soul who loved to travel and spend time with his friends and family.

PART XII
WHEREAS, SGT David Samuel Collins was stationed out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, serving in Iraq and was a member of the United States Army´s 101st Airborne Division, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, and 4th Brigade Combat Team; and

WHEREAS, he lost his life in Iraq on April 9, 2006, while bravely serving his country; and

WHEREAS, SGT Collins was 24 years old at the time of his death; and

WHEREAS, he grew up just beyond the intersection of SR 515 and Philadelphia Road in Pickens County; and

WHEREAS, SGT Collins is survived by his wife, Mara, two young children, James and Elizabeth, and his parents, Sammy Collins and Lynn Dean; and

WHEREAS, this courageous soldier, an American patriot, volunteered to confront the dangers, privations, and discomforts of wartime service and, in the name of humanity, strove to keep the peace in Iraq with fortitude and steadfast resolve, making us, as a nation, truly proud; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our armed forces who risk their lives in the defense of freedom, securing the blessings of liberty for this nation and other peoples of the world.

PART XIII
WHEREAS, Ed Echols was born in Forsyth County, Georgia, on December 28, 1913; and

WHEREAS, he was an entrepreneur who owned the Bishop Brothers Auto Auction and founded Echols Brothers House Movers; and

WHEREAS, he served three terms as a county commissioner for Clayton County, Georgia, and was a board member of the Clayton County Water Authority; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Echols was a farmer and rancher in Henry County commencing in 1943 and was the owner of the Echols Dairy Farm from 1951 to 1973; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the Board of Trustees for the Salem Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, he was the father of five children, all of whom live in Henry County; grandfather of 13 children, 12 of whom live in Henry County; and great-grandfather of 32 children; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding citizen lived a life of service to his church and his community and helped his communities adapt and prosper in times of fast moving changes.

PART XIV
WHEREAS, Kelley L. Courtney was born and raised on Barfield Road in Bibb County, Georgia, and never left home until he and his brother Donnie joined the United States Marine Corps in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Kelley L. Courtney rose to the rank of sergeant and was an intelligence officer who was assigned from the 3rd Intelligence Battalion of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to augment the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Iraq and served as a counterintelligence and human intelligence specialist; and
WHEREAS, on October 30, 2004, Sgt. Courtney was killed in action in Fallujah, Iraq; and

WHEREAS, Sgt. Courtney has been recognized by the Marines for the vital role he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the protection and welfare of the citizens of this nation by dedicating a building in his honor at Camp Hansen, Okinawa; and

WHEREAS, Sgt. Courtney diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community, state, and nation; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of his nation earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and it is only fitting and proper that an interchange should be named in his honor.

PART XV
WHEREAS, Billy Lancaster lived his life with a passion for the land and for forestry; and

WHEREAS, he also had an equal passion for working with the youth of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he was a strong believer in the stewardship ethic expected of landowners and foresters; and

WHEREAS, he was a strong supporter of the Georgia Forestry Association and its important role in protecting the right of landowners and foresters to practice good forestry management; and

WHEREAS, the Society of American Foresters´ Youth Camp founded in 1989 by Billy Lancaster was renamed the Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp in 2003; and

WHEREAS, Billy Lancaster´s passion for life was contagious, and those who knew him and had the privilege to be around him were blessed; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting that his memory be perpetuated for generations to come.
PART XVI
WHEREAS, Nathan and James Simmons were Georgians and brothers who proudly and courageously served their country when called upon; and

WHEREAS, Nathan B. Simmons was born on June 10, 1929, in Appling County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he enlisted in the United States Army, and rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class; and

WHEREAS, he was awarded numerous honors and medals, including the Army Commendation medal, Bronze Star medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force, Vietnam Service medal, National Defense Service medal, and the Soldier´s Medal for pulling a panic-stricken soldier from a raging stream; and

WHEREAS, he was killed in action in Vietnam on May 12, 1969; and

WHEREAS, James Q. Simmons was born on July 22, 1930, in Nicholls, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he enlisted in the United States Army and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant while serving his country in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, he was awarded numerous honors and medals, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army of Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Parachutist Badge – Master; and

WHEREAS, these courageous soldiers, in the spirit of the American patriot, confronted the dangers, privations, and discomforts of wartime service with steadfast resolve, making us as a nation truly proud; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our armed forces who risk their lives in the defense of freedom and to secure the blessings of liberty for this nation and other peoples of the world.

PART XVII
WHEREAS, the late Charles Cowart was born in Arlington, Georgia, in 1909, and lived there all of his life; and

WHEREAS, he served the public as county commissioner in Calhoun County for 37 years, including 32 years as chairman. During those years, he made numerous trips to Atlanta to work first-hand with legislators and state department heads to find ways to improve Calhoun County; and

WHEREAS, he was always active in his church, Arlington United Methodist, holding various positions, most notably as chairman of the Board of Trustees for many years; and he belonged to several civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, he and Mary Martin were married in 1934; and

WHEREAS, the late Mary Martin Cowart was born in Blakely, Georgia, in 1908; her family moved to Arlington shortly thereafter, and she lived the rest of her life in Arlington; and

WHEREAS, she was very much involved in the work that brought the hospital to Arlington in the mid-1950s, and she then became a charter member of the Hospital Board, where she served as chairwoman for many years; during this same period of time, she worked tirelessly with many others to help Arlington become a Better Hometown community; and

WHEREAS, she always had a deep concern for the underprivileged, and she showed this concern during the many years that she worked for DFACS in Calhoun and Early counties and then later as manager of the Arlington Housing Authority; and

WHEREAS, she was a lifelong member of the Arlington United Methodist Church where she taught adult Sunday School classes for many years, and served in several other positions on the administrative board of the church.

PART XVIII
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of SR 116 West between SR 219 and Hamilton, in Harris County, is dedicated as the Cason and Virginia Callaway Conservation Highway, to be known as the Callaway Conservation Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body dedicate the portion of SR 16 from its intersection with Bankhead Highway north to the Haralson County line, in Carroll County, as the Veterans Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 16 from the city limits of Mt. Zion to Mr. C.C. Perkins´s house at 2994 Mt. Zion Road, between Bowdon and Carrollton, be dedicated as the C.C. Perkins Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bridge by which SR 2 crosses over the Conasauga River at Beaverdale is hereby dedicated as the Clint H. Bryant Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the interchange of Georgia Highway 8 and Midland Avenue in Barrow County is hereby dedicated as the Walter E. "Eddie" Elder Interchange in honor of the memory of this distinguished Georgian.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the interchange located at the intersection of Memorial Drive and I-285 in DeKalb County is dedicated as the Tom Scott Interchange.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the intersection of SR 255 and SR 197 in Habersham County is dedicated as the Edgar Stamey Memorial Interchange.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this state expresses regret at the passing of Dr. Charles Emory Bohler and honors his memory by designating State Route 26 (U.S. 80) from the eastern city limits of Brooklet to the eastern city limits of Statesboro as the Dr. Charles Emory Bohler Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this state expresses regret at the passing of Coach Erskine "Erk" Russell and honors his memory by designating State Route 26 (U.S. 80) from its intersection with U.S. 25 in the community of Hopeulikit to the eastern city limits of Statesboro as the Erk Russell Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the GA 400 corridor be dedicated as the Hospitality Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 37 within the city limits of Funston, Georgia, in Colquitt County, be dedicated as the Edward Sidney "Dick" Chambers Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the intersection of SR 515 and Philadelphia Road in Pickens County be dedicated as the SGT David Samuel Collins Memorial Interchange.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 20 from the North McDonough city limit to East Lake Road, in Henry County, be dedicated as the Ed Echols Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the intersection of Hartley Bridge Road and I-75 in Bibb County is dedicated as the Sgt. Kelley L. Courtney Interchange.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 42 from the City of Forsyth to the entrance to Indian Springs State Park, in Butts and Monroe counties, be dedicated as the Billy Lancaster Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bridge on SR 221 between the city limits of Douglas and SR 206 be dedicated as the SFC Nathan B. Simmons and SSGT James Q. Simmons Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 45 Alternate in Calhoun County from the intersection of SR 45, SR 62, SR 216, and Cedar Street to the junction of SR 45 Alternate with SR 45 be designated as the Charles and Mary Cowart Bypass.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, to the Callaway family, to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, to the family of C.C. Perkins, to the family of Mr. Clint H. Bryant, to the family of Mr. Walter E. Elder III, to the family of Mr. Tom Scott, to the family of Mr. Edgar Stamey, to the family of Dr. Charles Emory Bohler, to the family of Coach Erskine "Erk" Russell, to the family of Edward Sidney "Dick" Chambers, to the family of SGT David Samuel Collins, to the family of Mr. Ed Echols, to the family of Sgt. Kelley L. Courtney, to the family of Billy Lancaster, to the families of Nathan B. Simmons and James Q. Simmons, and to the family of Charles and Mary Cowart.