Fayette veterans are planning

an exhibit of military vehicles in the spirit of the traditional Armed

Forces Day as part of a celebration of Veterans Day in Fayetteville Saturday.

American Legion Post 105 in

Fayetteville and VFW Post 9949 in Peachtree City jointly sponsor the event.

(Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11, but some government offices will be

closed Monday, Fayette County among them. Fayetteville, Tyrone and Peachtree

City will be open as usual on Monday.)

"Not only will the public

get a chance to examine vintage WWII vehicles that have been restored;

they will also be able to see some of today's military vehicles,"

said Robert Ladd, Post 105's historian. "This is an opportunity to

experience living history by talking with veterans who used this equipment

in combat."

The display will offer a close-up

view of restored World War II and Korean War vehicles from the Georgia

Military Vehicle Preservation Association, and WWII soldier's field displays

provided by the National Military Historical Association.

A Vietnam-era 101st Airborne

"Loach" OH-6 scout helicopter will e flown in by the Army Aviation

Heritage Foundation (www.armyav.org). Georgia National Guard Troop E,

108th Cavalry in Griffin, and the 166th Maintenance Company in Jackson

will display their equipment and vehicles as well.

"We ant to rekindle the

memory of our former veterans and perhaps more importantly to instill

in our young people the sacrifices made by many for the freedoms we have

today," said Ladd. "What more appropriate time to offer these

lessons to the next generation than now, with our nation under attack."

Ladd pointed out that, in addition

to the Sept. 11 events, 2001 is the 60th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

The equipment display will

be at Heritage Square next to the County Administrative Complex, 140 Stonewall

Ave., Fayetteville, and will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A

special service will be conducted 10 - 11 a.m. to honor veterans.

Also, a short memorial service

is planned for Sunday, Nov. 11, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

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