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“Hobart’s Hometown Heroes” on Display in Window Installation

​For Immediate Release:  June 29, 2020

(HOBART, Okla.) – The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is proud to unveil a new exhibit titled “Hobart’s Hometown Heroes,” honoring community members who made notable contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic. The display is located in the windows of Tools and Trouble Shooting at 425 S. Main in Hobart.

“General Franks asked us create an exhibit to honor frontline workers from the community in a special ‘drive-by’ exhibit as a tribute to their dedication and leadership,” said D’Lese Travis, General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum executive director. “The exhibit concept was truly a team effort of all of the staff. We asked for nominations from the community of those working in essential businesses including finance, religion, healthcare, education and first responders that live in the Hobart community. From there, we conducted one-on-one interviews to share their stories.”

The exhibit provides a glimpse into each of the essential workers’ positions and their contributions to assist during the pandemic. Highlighted are the following members of the Hobart community:
  • Cathy Hunt, Superintendent, Hobart Schools
  • Danny Moss, Pastor, United Methodist Church
  • Teri Lankford, First Responder
  • Neal Hobbs, Store Manager, Clink’s
  • Irma Perez, Essential Worker, Walmart
  • Kim Goss, Nurse
  • Lonnie Olson, Financial Worker, Edward Jones
  • Ashley Slaughterback, City Manager, Hobart
Walk or drive by the exhibit on display, then visit TommyFranksMuseum.org to read more in-depth stories and see additional photos. The window display is lighted and can be seen any time.   
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.

​The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.

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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
507 S. Main Street
PO Box 222
Hobart, Oklahoma 73651

(580) 726-5900
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