Memorial Day Program Features Remarks by WW II P.O.W.

The American Legion Post # 122 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7623 hosted a Memorial Day Celebration Monday at the courthouse.
Joe Goodwin, the guest speaker, gave an emotional account of his horrifying experiences as a Prisoner of War in Germany during World War II. Goodwin, a native of White County, has been a resident of Smithville since 1958 and is believed to be the only surviving DeKalb County World War II Prisoner of War.
Louise Brown read an inspiring poem she had written about the “Grand Ole Flag” and patriotic and inspirational music was performed by Susan Hinton and the gospel group, “For the Lord”.
At the conclusion of the program a wreath was placed at the veterans memorial monument on the south side of the courthouse as Colton Rhody played taps on his trumpet.