Mountaineer Veterans Garden of Honor Candlelight Ceremony
Over 11,000 American Flags on display in memory of each West Virginia Soldier killed in action serving for freedom since WW I.
Spectacular by day – Serene by night
900 solar lights shimmer throughout
View at Rt 20 & Rt 60 Intersection.
(Hillside in front of Rainelle Medical Center)
View May 16 through May 26, 2025
Video: https://www.facebook.com/timsgoprophotos/videos/799811180224416
May 23, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. Mountaineer Veterans Garden of Honor Candlelight Ceremony
Opening Prayer – David Harvey
Speakers: Danny “Greasy” Belcher – TFO of Kentucky & Terry Cunningham – Gold Star Chapter President.
“Letters From Home”
Taps – V.F.W. 6106 Commander, Bill Sanford Auxiliary, Vicki Sanford
12:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025: Welcome Escort through Rainelle for those riding in “Run For The Wall XXXV” and Task Force Omega.
Please show your support and encouragement for their safe mission to DC in showing respect and remembrance for their fallen comrades.
“Thank You For Your Service TRIBUTE”
The “Thank You For Your Service TRIBUTE” initiated by the LZRainellle Group is designed to encourage local businesses and individuals to purchase a 1.5′ X 2′ placard advertising your business, honoring and paying tribute to a military service member or loved one, which will be posted in a conspicuous area near the Rainelle Medical Center prior to the LZ reunion through Memorial Day, which includes the “Run For The Wall” arrival. The name of the purchasing business or individual will also be included in a list of sponsors that will be posted on this website. The order form for the placards can be obtained by clicking this link – TRIBUTE Order Form. Previous sponsors are list on the “LZRainelle Sponsors” tab at the top of this page or clicking the following link – TRIBUTES. Please participate as funding for our effort to keep the reunion alive is difficult to obtain.
Placard fee is $40 and will be on display up to 12 days and will be displayed on our website http://lzrainelle.org for approximately 1 year.
Make Payment to: L.Z. Rainelle WV Veterans’ Reunion
PO Box 653
Rainelle, WV 25962
Thomas Wayne Danley
Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Front Lawn Rainelle City
Hidden Mountain Treasures Band
Saturday, May 24, 2025 2:00-4:00 p.m. Rainelle City Hall Stage. Bring lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, go to Rainelle Elementary School Gymnasium. Enter the back of the school.
Goodson Boys
Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 7:00-9:00 pm, Rainelle City Hall stage.
PARADE INVITING YOU TO ENTER
Grand Marshals –WV Gold Star Mothers
Bicycle Contest Judging & Awards will be at 11:15 AM (Ages 5-14)
You must wear a helmet and adult supervision to ride in the parade.
Date: 12 noon, May 25, 2024
Register: (Get your Registration # upon entering, line up on John Raine Dr. near 811th. Reserve Center).
Class Registrations: 1: Motor Vehicles 2: Antique Cars 3: Bikes/ATV 4: Floats 5: Bands 6: Animals 7: Walking Units 8: First Responders
* (Cash Prizes) Best overall Patriotic Award – $100 & Best in Class Award -$50. Judges will be walking through the lineup*
Judging will be on points: 1 point for each one you display.
A: Honoring someone who served or is serving(1 point for each)
B: THEME: Patriotic Red, White, & Blue – Honor and Remember.
C: Flags: (1 point for each) 1. USA 2. WV 3. Military Branch (1 point for each) 4. Gold Star Honor and Remember.
The Honor And Remember flag was created to serve as a national symbol that specifically acknowledges the sacrifice of men and women in the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives for their country in over two centuries of American history.
1 PM awards will be given out at 811TH Reserve Center parking lot after the parade. You must be present to receive an award.
LINE-UP: 11:00 AM STARTING: 12:00 PM
THEME: Patriotic Red, White, & Blue – Honor and Remember
ENTER AT: John Raine Drive in front of Kroger’s (from Rt 60 at railroad track). Parade route exit Ind. Park to Rt.20 N – Rt 60 E – to James River & Kanawha Tpk – Gbr. Ave – to 11th St – Rt 60 W and back through town to Ind. Park to 811th. Reserve Center parking lot for awards (You must be present to win.)
Directed by Rainelle Volunteer Fire Department
Contact: Charissa Godbey 304-731-9171
The public, Veterans, and active military personnel are invited to register and join in the fun with the annual LZ Rainelle Veterans Reunion MURBLES tournament.
* Gold Star families, JROTC, Radio, Healthcare, First Responders, Teachers, News Media will be our guests this year as the opponents, and your participation will entitle you to recieve a tournament t-shirt.
* The tournament will be held at Rainelle City Hall, 210 Kanawha Ave,). In case of inclement weather, all games will be at Rainelle Elementry School 634 Kanawha Ave.
*Lunch will be provided for everyone registered for the tournament on May 24 @1:30 PM. Please RSVP by May 1. with Emma or Lanny.
Murbles is a very non-strenuous game that can be played standing or sitting, and no fee is required to participate. Ages 4 to 104 can play. If you have an impairment, this is a game for you. 2 players paired, single elimination, 16 players in each tournament. 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners. There will be a gift for you after the game and a tournament shirt. Reservations will go quickly, so call in and sign up now. Be prepared to have someone take your place, if you cannot fill your reservation.
Schedule of events:
Friday, May 23 @ 3PM
GROUP A: L.Z. Rainelle MURBLE with Rainelle Elementary @ Rainelle Elementary School.
Saturday, May 24 @ 2PM
Group A, B, & C will MurBLE @ Rainelle City Hall.
Event Contacts: Lanny & Emma Michelinie (304-222-5247)