Barnes wins statewide award
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The award was presented as the Ladies Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars of Tennessee held their 77th annual state convention in Nashville at the Sheraton Hotel.
During the awards ceremony, 13 people were named in the running for the award. One of those nominated was the current membership chairperson for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Middle Tennessee, which is Barnes.
To her surprise, Barnes was presented the award.
?I was shocked and thrilled when they called my name,? Barnes said. ?I really didn?t think I had a chance, but praise the Lord I won.?
Along with the award, Barnes was presented several other awards. Also, the auxiliaries she represents were recognized with several awards.
When Barnes returned home, she received the Aide De Camp award for recruiting from the national headquarters. She will receive that award in Reno, Nev., the last weekend in August.
The awards were given to Barnes because of her tireless dedication to increasing the number of veteran?s wives joining the Ladies Auxiliary and opening up new auxiliaries within Middle Tennessee. Ladies Auxiliary members dedicate their time to fighting for the rights of veterans.
?Everyone should care enough to get out there and fight for the rights and benefits veterans were promised when they went into service,? said Barnes. ?That?s what we do. We care. In this day and time we need to stick together, we ladies, and fight for our veteran?s rights and promises.?