DAR, SAR Chapters Award Flag Display Certificate

The John Everett Chapter DAR, (Daughters of the American Revolution), and the Robert Rankin Chapter No. 62, SAR (Sons of the American Revolution), presented Richard Chance and Joy Lopez, representatives with Oak Bluff Village (Church Alliance Residence), located at 1513 Montezuma, in Columbus, with the American flag display certificates for September 2024.

The Church Alliance Residences is passionate about flag advocacy and displays the American Flag. The Church Alliance Residences recently completed renovations on the apartments in 2024, which included adding sidewalks for handicapped residents, installing new roofs and AC units, and revamping the apartments for the tenants.

Along with Richard, who is a valued member of the VVA No. 1127 in Columbus, many veterans call Oak Bluff Village home.

Joe Ybarra enlisted in the United States Army as a specialist in 1982 and served for 17 years. As a combat veteran, he served two tours, one in Panama City and the second in the Gulf War. He was also involved in the rescue of the hostages from the Beirut Embassy.

Ivory Collins, another remarkable Veteran, served in the US Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971. He saw combat in Da Nang, Vietnam. He is a very proud father of three wonderful daughters. Two followed in his footsteps as closely as they could and joined the military. However, they choose to join the Army instead of the Marine Corps. One of his daughters served proudly for 20 years, and the second daughter served proudly for four years, both chose to join the Infantry, Motor T, like their father who was in the Infantry.