2008.10.13
VFW dedicated picnic pavilion in memory of Percy Bolton on Sunday
Members of the VFW, the Bolton family, Boy Scouts and community members came out to dedicate the Percy Bolton picnic pavilion at the VFW Hall Post 1841 on the Roanoke Road.
Percy Bolton loved to help veterans. he passed away a year ago this past June, but his memory has been honored by a picnic pavilion dedicated in his memory on October 12. He was a VA hospital veteran for 39 years and he was post commander for 19 years. He also perfected the sauce and chicken barbequing technique at the Lord Botetourt High School BBQ, shed cooking thousands of chickens over the years.
Post commander Gene Lee presided over the function.
With Bolton's family in attendance the VFW lead a ceremony that last about 45 minutes to honor his memory and included a sermonette by Rev. Carl Collins a 94 year old Chaplain and veteran who also lofficiated over the dedication ceremony. The eight tables under the pavilion were made with donations from area businesses. Boy Scout Troop 333 sponsored by the post, provided two Eagle Scouts Michael Dant and Michael McCormack and Eagle Scout candidate David Bordette, who along with community support and troop leaders built the picnic shelter.
Bolton's Children, Cassandra and Percy Norwood Bolton, Jr, cut the ribbon on the new pavilion.
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