Texas Veterans Hall of Fame

06/14/2026

Today is Flag Day and this is National Flag Week, fly your flag proudly and if you don’t have one, think about getting one to show your patriotism, It’s also the 251st anniversary of the U S Army!

06/06/2026

D-DAY REMEMBRANCE MESSAGE
From Gary E. Steele, SMSgt, USAF (Ret.), President & Co-Founder, Texas Veterans Hall of Fame

Today, we pause to remember one of the most significant days in the history of freedom—June 6, 1944, known throughout the world as D-Day.

Eighty-two years ago, thousands of brave young Americans, joined by Allied forces, crossed the English Channel and stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. Facing machine-gun fire, artillery, mines, and overwhelming obstacles, they pressed forward into history. Many never returned home. Many left behind dreams, families, and futures so that others might live free.

Those soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen were not superheroes. They were ordinary citizens who answered an extraordinary call. Farmers, teachers, factory workers, students, and sons of America stood shoulder to shoulder against tyranny and changed the course of the world.

As President of the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame, I ask every American to remember that freedom is never free. The sacrifices made on the beaches of Normandy were paid for in blood, courage, and unwavering commitment to a cause greater than oneself.

Today, many of those heroes have passed into history. Their voices may be silent, but their legacy continues to speak through the freedoms we enjoy each day. It is our responsibility to ensure that future generations know their stories, understand their sacrifices, and appreciate the price that was paid for liberty.

At the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame, our mission is to preserve and share those stories so they are never forgotten. D-Day is more than a date in a history book—it is a reminder of what Americans can accomplish when duty, honor, courage, and patriotism guide their actions.

As we remember the heroes of Normandy, let us also remember all who have served since, carrying forward the same spirit of sacrifice and service.

May we never forget those who landed on those distant shores. May we never forget those who gave all. And may we always remain worthy of the freedoms they secured.

"All gave some. Some gave all. The heroes of D-Day gave a future to generations they would never meet."

God Bless our D-Day Veterans, our Armed Forces, and the United States of America.

Gary E. Steele, SMSgt, USAF (Ret.)
President & Co-Founder
Texas Veterans Hall of Fame

05/26/2026

05/10/2026

Happy 101st Birthday to our friend Don Graves! May the Lord Bless you with many more years!

05/05/2026

May is military appreciation month, when you see a veteran, thank him/her for their service!

05/02/2026

Busy day in the mall this weekend with Asian food in the parking lot and lots of booths inside. And to top it off we had Sumo wrestling right outside our door. We have had 64 visitors with an hour to go, and $370 in sales not abad weekend if not a bit noisy actually a lot noisy but people having fun and visiting the stores in the mall . Will be happening again tomorrow so come on out and while your here stop by and visit the museum.

04/24/2026

Enjoyed a private tour with several of our local veterans Tuesday! Spent some time in the library and then toured the museum! Thanks for coming out to see the museum!

02/07/2026

Lance is putting the finishing touches on the diorama of the Revolutionary War! Come by and see!

02/03/2026

New arrivals for our 250 year celebration!
New tee shirts and caps and we are setting up a display to house a Diarama of the Revolutionary War!