Veterans were honored Saturday morning in front of the Caldwell County Courthouse. The local VFW Post organized the event with Post Commander Brian Perkins serving as the Master of Ceremonies.
Chaplin George Barber opened with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by the homeschool Interact Club. As the National Anthem was being sung by Abby Duncan, traffic on Main Street came to a complete stop out of respect. County Judge Dakota Young was the speaker for the program.
click to download audioGeorge Barber felt like it was a good turnout for the program and appreciated the recognition Veterans are receiving.
click to download audioCeleste Sledge was at the program to honor her late husband Ferrell Sledge. Veterans Day has multiple meanings for her.
click to download audioJohn Presler served in the Army and was glad to see the support from the community at the program.
click to download audioFollowing the benediction by George Barber, the Sons of the Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederate presented a short program and placed a wreath in from of the statue on the courthouse lawn.
The Rotary Homeschool Interact Club provided coffee and donuts to the approximately 90 people attending the program.
Chaplin George Barber opened with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by the homeschool Interact Club. As the National Anthem was being sung by Abby Duncan, traffic on Main Street came to a complete stop out of respect. County Judge Dakota Young was the speaker for the program.
click to download audioGeorge Barber felt like it was a good turnout for the program and appreciated the recognition Veterans are receiving.
click to download audioCeleste Sledge was at the program to honor her late husband Ferrell Sledge. Veterans Day has multiple meanings for her.
click to download audioJohn Presler served in the Army and was glad to see the support from the community at the program.
click to download audioFollowing the benediction by George Barber, the Sons of the Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederate presented a short program and placed a wreath in from of the statue on the courthouse lawn.
The Rotary Homeschool Interact Club provided coffee and donuts to the approximately 90 people attending the program.
