On Monday, November 23, 2009 the community of Princeton celebrated a National Thanksgiving Turkey Sendoff, Bryant & Debbie Worley greeted folks from all over at their farm to celebrate the Turkey they raised that will be sent to Washington, DC for a Pardon by President Obama.
Courage the turkey will travel to DC to kickoff the Thanksgiving White House Celebration. If for some reason he is unable to fulfill the duties he can rely on his alternate, Carolina. Both Turkeys were raised by the Worley family of the Goldsboro area, Bryant & Debbie’s five grandchildren helped in raising the turkey so it became acclimated to a lot of people, travel and bustle. This bird is ready for the big time!
The celebration included Chairman of the National Turkey Federation, Walter Pelletier and the guest of honor, besides Courage, was NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler.
After Courage is Pardoned he will fly (via aircraft) to California where he will participate in the 121st Rose Parade and retire at the Walt Disney resort. Not a bad gig for an Eastern Carolina Turkey.
North Carolina is the second largest producer of poultry in the Nation, the work of farmers in North Carolina provides all the fixins for Thanksgiving tables all over America. Take the time this Holiday Season to thank a farmer, without them Thanksgiving would just not be the same.
In the picture starting from the left: Walter Pelletier, Steve Troxler, Courage the Turkey, Bryant & Debbie Worley