Sounds of Service Series - Part 2 of 2

This episode is DEDICATED to Mr. Gene Fuller of Hall County, GA, born 1923, passed 2017 - a true hero to our nation, ... and to his family. What a fine grandson you have, Sir.

Wow.
Where to even begin?
You may have to just sit and listen to this one, folks...there is a lot to unpack and digest in this featured episode for Veterans Day 2024.
How lucky we are to have the caliber of individual we have in Clay Fuller.
From the banks of the Chattahoochee to Timbuktu - this little fella and he ain't so little, towers in to any space he wants. Making Granddad proud, he is living life to the fulle(r)st from the Pentagon to the Red Sea and from Summerville to Trenton, he is glad to be home and ready to get back to work - a huge thank you to Chief Assistant District Attorney Kevin Baugh and team!

He deployed for six months as a legal advisor to military operations in the Middle East in support of the United States Central Command.
From the shops in Helen to the fields in Colorado Springs, he has served in the White House and at the Pentagon where he earned the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Award for Outstanding Achievement for work performed in counterterrorism.

Listen in and hear how family, faith and a commitment to serve have given Clay a life he could not have better designed himself. Hear the struggles and the stoic observations that we can all relate to and draw strength from as he weaves his story form north Georgia to the high seas of danger with masterful ease.
There are sudden surprises in this tale of adventure and with his amazing 'British Bulldog' at his side, they get through it all together.
Family, friends, faith, fear, fortitude, strength, perseverance - it's all here.
Spoiler alert, you may need a tissue box nearby - this is 'real world' folks - not a drill.

And as the newly elected District Attorney for the northwest potion of the State of Georgia - the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit - the bad guys in North Georgia had better watch out - there's a tall new Sheriff back in town and he's from a place called Sautee Nacoochee - yeah, he's tough. The law has another warrior back on the field for sure.

Please join in and let's give newly commissioned Lt. Col. Clayton Fuller a standing ovation for a job well done and a service completed.

Welcome home safe Dear Clay - your sacrifice and that of your family, your wife Kate and your children is noted - we are grateful. Welcome home.

May your Veterans Day be a good one Clay, your Grandfather is smiling.

Annuit Coeptis Clay,
tME

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Our Sounds of Service Series continues for Veterans Day 2024 with two inspiring individuals who have and continue to serve our country.
Note* Audio quality was affected due to our interview being over the phone.
Thank you for making this interview happen Wil!

"Catastrophic aircraft failures", "Averting Catastrophe", Exceptional Airmanship"
"Heroic recovery at 1,200 ft and dropping", "worst possible case emergency"

Air Force Global Strike Command gave the bomber crew the famed General Curtis E. LeMay Award - a rare, high honor.

In the first episode, little Wil Powell from LMS isn't little anymore - he's all grown up and soaring high above the clouds and seeing the world with the US Air Force. A master B-52H Stratofortress pilot, Captain Wil Powell is living at one of our nation's two main Air Force bases for this beast of a plane - he is down in Louisiana with the 11th Bomb Squadron. Hear about him almost freezing to death and now how he is practically melting in the summers. Now with a family, Wil shares about growing up on Lookout, his friends, Baylor, McCallie, Auburn, and how he made it to the controls of such an important aircraft. Also, hear about a recent incident that made both national and world news and how Wil was directly involved.

Join in and hear from the man himself, making Lookout proud!
Thank you, Wilson Powell - thank you for your service!
Come home and visit Lookout!

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Join tME as we hear from owner/ operator Mr Paul Roberts as he shares the origin story and the evolution of this iconic Signal Mountain pizzaria - The Pizza Place.

As goes the world, change is coming to The Plaza Shopping Center on Signal Mountain and, after 35 good years, The Pizza Place is closing its doors. Listen in with Paul Roberts as he shares stories from he past, Signal Mtn history, and gives shout outs and thanks to many mountain folks who have been involved in this very American business story over the past 3 and a half decades.
Hear about Pual's plans for the future and possible plans for this great location on Signal Mountain. Also, many thanks to Olivia and her staff including Preston and McKenzie who help us say "goodbye" at the end. Ronnie - we will of course miss you too.
The Pizza Place has set a high bar and been a great example for community businesses to see an example of partnership and cooperation benefits everyone.

35 Years.....Job Well Done Paul Roberts and Team, well done indeed.

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This episode sponsored by Mountain Lights and Safety.


20th Anniversary of the 'New' Great Pumpkin re-start in 2004

Dedication: This episode is dual-dedicated to both the late Mrs. Wright of Fairyland and the late Gilbert Stein of Marvin Lane, creator of this wonderful event.

Please join in and give a quick listen to hear all about this mountain tradition - the Great Pumpkin (of Fairyland).
History, tradition and great memories all combine to make this event a must attend for everyone at least once if not every year.

Children of all ages, 1 - 100, please come out and see the joy on Marvin Lane as the fun and awe return this Halloween for everyone.

Doug Stein, a longtime friend and close associate of The Pumpkin, will share info on when to come and how to get there and what parents can expect.

This has been a fun event that mountain children often refer to, once grown, as some of their great memories from growing up in our community.

Parents, please bundle up and come by - you will be very glad you did.

Again, many, many thanks to Doug Stein and his family for this gift to our community.

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Lookout Community Leaders Directing Relief Efforts for People Impacted

Let's follow the lead of Dr. K and Kate!
Challenge: 1 bag per house - quickly

Join in for a quick bonus episode as we issue an all-call for mountain folks to bring items to the centralized collection point on Lookout - Lookout Mountain Dental and The Hive. The effort is being led by Dr Leigh Kuyrkendall and Kate Fuller.
Residents are asked to bring any items- all types of daily necessity items - for direct donation via a small church in Greenville, TN.

Listen in for details of where to bring supplies and who all is involved.
Please consider a small bag of clothes, warm blankets and/or any items regularly needed in daily life. even consider items like flashlights, batteries and can openers. No donation is too small and everything will help. Please drop off at least one bag from each house.

Again, many thanks and job well done to Dr K (Leigh) for her willingness to drive our community donation to the impacted area.

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'3 Sisters Festival'
Last minute bonus episode featuring Eleanor, member of the New Dismembered Tennesseans, as she shares with our listeners about bluegrass, different instruments, the festival lineup and also about helping children discover their musical interests. Many thanks to Eleanor as she was about to go onstage as we recorded next to the stage at Ross's Landing on the riverfront.
Here's to a great Three Sisters Festival 2024!
Thank you, Eleanor!

https://www.3sistersbluegrass.com/

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Season Three kicks off with this quick BONUS episode promoting the Lookout Mountain School's annual FALL FESTIVAL. Join in and hear from two awesome moms on the Carnival committee - Laura Patterson and Kiran Eberle. These ladies do a great job of helping listeners know what to expect at this year's festival including changes and new additions for this fall.

This is a quick and helpful episode for anyone planning on going to the carnival and also a good episode for folks just wanting to keep up with how this wonderful Lookout Mtn tradition is continuing and evolving.

Also hear a shoutout to others on the committee and others who are helping keep this tradition alive and well.

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Limos, Lip Fillers and Libations.... what more could you want??
Everyone is invited to come to the Mountain Hall next to the GA fire hall.
The fun starts at 5:00pm ... remember to bring some cash for the donations.
All proceeds go to support the Georgia Fire and Police.
We hope to see YOU there!

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