DAR, SAR recognizes Columbus’ Alexanders

John Everett Chapter DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and Robert Rankin SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) recently recognized Dale and Doreen Alexander for their many American flag displays around Columbus.

This has always been a pet project of Dale’s and now he receives help from the Boy Scouts in replacing old, torn flags. After serving 22 years in the military, Dale retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and moved to Columbus. The couple then purchased the Brides House.

Doreen made sure anyone who needed a dress for special occasions was able to get one and also supplied dresses for the Magnolia Belles. After closing Brides House, the couple turned it into God’s Corner Store. They receive donations, sell some items and distribute what they can to people in need.

They help people in disasters, like Kerrville, all hurricanes, fires, floods, Vets in sewing on badges at no cost, homeless vets, mothers in need and much more. They are very patriotic and community oriented. All profits from the store go to Columbus Ministerial Alliance.

Dale is active in the VFW and in the Masons, where he is currently serving as District Deputy Grand Marshall. His present goal is to start a museum at the Mason’s Lodge which is turning 170 years old in January. They have records dating back to 1810 and much more memorabilia.

Recently, the Alexanders donated an antique wicker wheelchair to the War Museum. The wheelchair is dated 1840. They also donated a folding chair from the Civil War with signage indicating it belonged to a field officer.

When asked why he puts so many American flags around town, Dale replied that it was his contribution to Columbus. At this time, especially with the divisions we seem to be having, we need to be reminded what a wonderful country it is that we live in.

There are so many things Dale and Doreen Alexander do to help our community, we just want to say “Thank You.”