Honoring Local Veterans

Photo by Susan Holland Guests for lunch at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Gravette on Monday enjoyed a Veteran’s Day program just preceding the meal. Each veteran present told a brief story about his experience in the military and all were given a small U.S. flag and a certificate in appreciation for their service. Ladies in attendance were given small red, white and blue lapel pins recognizing their family members’ service. Shown with the cake inscribed “Happy Veteran’s Day” are Connie Mack Kays, Jack Kennedy, Leonard Allen, Ron Driskell, Forrest White and Henry Utecht.
Photo by Susan Holland Guests for lunch at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Gravette on Monday enjoyed a Veteran’s Day program just preceding the meal. Each veteran present told a brief story about his experience in the military and all were given a small U.S. flag and a certificate in appreciation for their service. Ladies in attendance were given small red, white and blue lapel pins recognizing their family members’ service. Shown with the cake inscribed “Happy Veteran’s Day” are Connie Mack Kays, Jack Kennedy, Leonard Allen, Ron Driskell, Forrest White and Henry Utecht.

Photo by Susan Holland

Guests for lunch at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Gravette on Monday enjoyed a Veteran's Day program just preceding the meal. Each veteran present told a brief story about his experience in the military and all were given a small U.S. flag and a certificate in appreciation for their service. Ladies in attendance were given small red, white and blue lapel pins recognizing their family members' service. Shown with the cake inscribed "Happy Veteran's Day" are Connie Mack Kays, Jack Kennedy, Leonard Allen, Ron Driskell, Forrest White and Henry Utecht.

Photo by Susan Holland

A table in the dining area at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Gravette has been displaying photos, certificates and other mementoes honoring area veterans for their service in the military. Veterans were honored on Monday.

By Susan Holland

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Community on 11/12/2014