Several local residents gathered at Oakland Cemetery, in spite of the wet, cold weather, to place wreaths on the graves of deceased veterans, for the Christmas season.

County Judge Jessie Griffin also took part in the event.

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Local veterans from multiple organizations held a special Pearl Harbor Memorial Day at the local VFW, offering sign ups for veterans programs, a memorial service, a moment of silence at noon, a veterans run, and many other events, Tuesday. Around 100 students from DeWitt schools also attended the event. (more…)

Local veterans organizations  will Honor Veterans starting at 1:30 pm, today, at the county Courthouse, with a celebration of SEVEN BELLS TOLL, at 2PM we will play TAPS,  joining TAPS ACROSS AMERICA celebration.

This program will be held in lieu of last year’s 10 AM service.

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A true patriot, US Army Veteran, Nate Thomas, made is way through Monticello on Saturday.

Thomas, a Lee county native who served in Desert Storm, stated that he runs every year on the 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Veteran’s Day to show support to our veterans and troops.

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Local veterans, representing VFW, DAV, and the American Legion, presented Morning Star MB Church with a flag and flagpole, during a ceremony, Sunday afternoon.

The flagpole was provided by Woodmen of the World.  The installation of the flagpole, along with costs included, were covered by the veterans.