This group represents veterans of three wars, World War II, Korea and Vietnam plus a few younger veterans posing with youth in attendance from Bo’s Blessings, a nonprofit veterans service organization.
W.J. Combs received a collection of art from Bo’s Blessings during the veterans’ birthday celebration.
Korean War veteran Thomas Wyatt, 90, was among the veterans honored at the celebration.
Yvonne Watson accompanied her husband of 78 years, WWII veteran Loy Watson, to the ceremony.
Latasha Born Administrative Assistant for Madison County Judge Larry Garrett read his proclamation.
The multiple birthday celebration fulfilled the dream of Jim Dickinson, a Vietnam veteran.
Denton Grubb, 102, was the oldest veteran present. He was flanked by his sons Steve (left) and Bruce and received congratulations from Kathy Thompson of Today’s Bank. Grubb served during three wars.
A brightly-decorated birthday cake was enjoyed by the World War II and Korean War veterans honored.
Veteran William Bowling was unable to attend in person but was recognized during the celebration.
Veterans exercised a liberty they fought to defend, “Right to Peaceable Assembly,” to celebrate birthdays.
