Verne Horton
Obituary: Verne Horton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 4:01pmVerne R. Horton of Carson City, Nevada passed away at his residence on October 19, 2020. He was born February 1, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA and is survived by loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Brenda; sons Sean and Scott, daughter Debra, 5 grandchildren and brother, Jim Horton.
Patriotic Essay Winners Honored
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:03amThe Fleet Reserve Association – Sierra-Tahoe Branch #137 honored the winners of this year’s essay contest. This years topic: "What Does Patriotism Mean To Me."
The Sierra-Tahoe Fleet Reserve Association #137 & Auxiliary Unit - Present Donation to Suicide Prevention Network
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 9:40am"Verne Horton, President of the Sierra-Tahoe Branch #137 of the veterans organization - The Fleet Reserve Association(FRA presented a check for $1050.00 to Debbie Posnien, Executive Director and Alisa Merino, Program Coordinator of the Suicide Prevention Network of Douglas County. The check was presented on behalf of the Branch and its Ladies Auxiliary Unit, whose members, together, hosted events raising the funds to aid the Network's efforts in preventing suicide through support, education and advocacy.
Carson Nugget gives local Vietnam vets group $1,130 it collected from March event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 4:44pmThe Carson Nugget presented members of the Carson City Area Chapter 388 of the Vietnam Veterans of America a check for $1,131.80 to show its support for the group and its efforts in supporting fellow war veterans.
Reflections on the Traveling Vietnam Wall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2012 - 8:21pm“If thou be judged, thou shall be judged by the company ye keep”
— Author Unknown
When the Traveling Vietnam Wall came to Carson City, I was a member of the Honor Guard. In no particular order, and if I’m to be judged, then, the following comments are from men and their families whose company I choose to keep!