17th annual Veterans Memorial Tournament raises funds for education programs
(Sept. 27, 2024) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation hosted its 17th annual Veterans Memorial Tournament on Sept. 18 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club, raising crucial funds to support educational programs for Worcester County students.
The tournament, which serves as the major fundraiser for the Memorial Foundation’s education initiatives, brought together 132 golfers, marking a successful event that supports an important cause. Highlighting the day was Mickey Lobb, who scored a hole in one on the fifth hole — a first in the tournament’s history.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit programs that provide local fifth-grade students with the opportunity to tour the Worcester County Veterans Memorial grounds. The field trips are part of a long-standing collaboration between the Worcester County Board of Education and the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, which has sponsored the trips since 2010.
The tours, led by volunteer docents, offer students a chance to learn about the sacrifices made by veterans, the history of American military service branches, and proper flag etiquette. Junior ROTC cadets from Stephen Decatur High School, Snow Hill High School, and Pocomoke High School provide additional support by demonstrating flag handling and folding, fostering meaningful connections between generations.
In addition to the hands-on learning, each student receives an activity guide designed to reinforce the lessons learned during the tour and encourage further discussions about their family’s military service history.
The Veterans Memorial Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 20-3130695). Those interested in giving back to the community can volunteer to become a docent. Training begins in April, ahead of the annual student tours in May and October.
For more information about the Veterans Memorial Foundation or how to get involved, contact Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Don McMullen at 443-388-2941 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To learn more about the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, visit wocovets.org.
The tournament, which serves as the major fundraiser for the Memorial Foundation’s education initiatives, brought together 132 golfers, marking a successful event that supports an important cause. Highlighting the day was Mickey Lobb, who scored a hole in one on the fifth hole — a first in the tournament’s history.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit programs that provide local fifth-grade students with the opportunity to tour the Worcester County Veterans Memorial grounds. The field trips are part of a long-standing collaboration between the Worcester County Board of Education and the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, which has sponsored the trips since 2010.
The tours, led by volunteer docents, offer students a chance to learn about the sacrifices made by veterans, the history of American military service branches, and proper flag etiquette. Junior ROTC cadets from Stephen Decatur High School, Snow Hill High School, and Pocomoke High School provide additional support by demonstrating flag handling and folding, fostering meaningful connections between generations.
In addition to the hands-on learning, each student receives an activity guide designed to reinforce the lessons learned during the tour and encourage further discussions about their family’s military service history.
The Veterans Memorial Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 20-3130695). Those interested in giving back to the community can volunteer to become a docent. Training begins in April, ahead of the annual student tours in May and October.
For more information about the Veterans Memorial Foundation or how to get involved, contact Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Don McMullen at 443-388-2941 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To learn more about the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, visit wocovets.org.