Members of a grateful community gathered Memorial Day at the county complex to honor and thank all who have served our nation and given their all for the freedoms we enjoy.
DeKalb County Historian Tommy Webb, the guest speaker, told the story of the late Burnace Hill of Dowelltown, a World War II POW who was taken prisoner in Japan. He was liberated in 1945 and returned home after the war, four years after he had joined the military. (VIEW VIDEO OF SPEECH BELOW)
The annual ceremony was sponsored by the American Legion Post #122 and moderated by Commander William Edmonds.
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Members of the Boy Scout Troop #347 presented the flags and led the audience in the pledge to the flag. Local minister Larry Green offered a prayer and Erica Birmingham performed the National Anthem. Susan Hinton performed a song “Til They Come Home” as a special Memorial Day tribute.
Judy Redmon of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary recognized Gold Star Mothers and called for a moment of silence in memory of all service men and women who have paid the ultimate price for their country.
After Mr. Webb’s speech, Ronnie Redmon, Post Adjutant of the American Legion Post #122, adjourned the program at the complex after which attendees were asked to gather at the veteran’s memorial monument at the courthouse for the laying of a wreath and taps by DCHS band student Josh Moon.
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