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Fundraising event to be held in Fremont in honor of Air Force veteran

David Leon Proctor Fundraiser Memorial Event
Posted at 11:24 AM, Jul 30, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-30 12:24:05-04

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — On Sunday, August 15, friends, family and the community will gather at the Izaak Walter Park in Fremont to celebrate the life of U.S. Air Force Veteran Dave Proctor and carry on his mission of giving.

Organizers said, “The family would like to continue Dave's spirit of giving by having a fundraiser while we celebrate him. All proceeds will go to the Avenue of Flags/Veterans Memorial Park (50%), C.A.P. (25%); and Dodge County REACT (25%). Without C.A.P., REACT, and the commu­nity, the Avenue of Flags would not be able to continue to put up/take down the flags.”

Festivities run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and will include:

  • Food & drinks will provided
  • Cash bar
  • Silent auction
  • Split the pot
  • Putt-putt
  • Raffle
  • Live music

If you’d like to volunteer or donate items for the silent auction, call Angie at 402-720-8048. Donations call also be made at First National bank with “Dave Proctor” noted on the checks.

Proctor died on November 24, 2020 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1973 and the Army Reserves from 1978-1995.

He was an active member in:

  • V.F.W Post #854
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • Fraternal Order of Eagles #200
  • Dodge County REACT
  • American Red Cross
  • American Legion Post #20
  • Avenue of Flags
  • Civil Air Patrol (C.A.P.)

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