Mt. Carmel UMC participated in a parade for Armand Black on his 98th birthday in front of his home on Dixonville Road on April 8, 2020. Mr. Black is a World War II veteran who lived across Hwy 89 from Hubert Hendricks until the early 80’s when he moved to his current residence. Mt. Carmel was invited to participate by his niece, Joan Barger, who lives in Mobile and was not able to attend due to the Coronavirus.
The parade was organized by Mr. Black’s cousin, Lyvon McNaughton and wife Cathy McNaughton and began at the Dixonville Community Cemetery. Thirty vehicles decorated with flags and signs wishing Armand a Happy Birthday and thanking him for his service to our country made the trip to Mr. Black’s home where he greeted everyone with a smile. Members of our church who participated were honored with the opportunity to participate in the celebration and were very impressed with Mr. Black. We received the following email from Joan Barger:
Dear Pastor and members of the Mt. Carmel congregation:
The family of Armand Black deeply appreciate your participation in his 98th birthday parade on April 8. As parade leader, Cathy McNaughton reported, “Armand was beside himself with joy.” It was so heartwarming to see community members take time to help a member of the Greatest Generation celebrate this milestone in his life. This family member shed quite a few tears of joy when viewing the photos of the parade and interactions by members of your congregation.
Thank you for your acts of kindness for a very dear “old soldier.”
With warmest regards,
Joan Barger
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