Remembering Ssgt Talmadge Horton Alphin, Jr. – a broadcast on Memorial Day May 31, 2021

ByOlivia Bada
SSGT Talmadge Horton Alphin Jr.

Remembering Ssgt Talmadge Horton Alphin, Jr.

A BROADCAST WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE ON MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 31, 2021 BY 11 A.M.

Sergeant Talmadge Horton Alphin, Jr. was the first bass drummer of the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums and was one of sixteen Green Berets killed in Vietnam on August 23, 1968. As part of this year’s Memorial Day commemoration, members of the Williamsburg community gather at the restored gravesite of Sergeant Alphin to honor the man, his military service and his legacy in an intimate, yet powerful ceremony. Event highlights include a wreath-laying and military salute, with words of remembrance and appreciation from those whose lives this American hero has touched, including the current high school recipient of the CW Fifes & Drums most revered annual award, which is named for Sergeant Alphin. Special gratitude to the CW Fifes & Drums alumni and the James Blair Class of 1961 for their successful fund-raising efforts to repair Sergeant Talmadge Alphin, Jr.’s gravestone in Williamsburg Memorial Park.

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    Olivia Bada is one of the driving forces behind WilliamsburgFamilies.com, a trusted resource for locals and visitors alike. With over 14 years of experience curating the best family-friendly events, activities, and attractions in Williamsburg, VA, Olivia has become a trusted writer in the community. Her passion for connecting families to their local area is evident in the comprehensive guides, event listings, and reviews she shares on the site. She shares information on local events including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Yorktown, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, New Town, Merchants Square, York River State Park, Chippokes State Park and Yorktown Battlefield View all posts CEO

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