SENIOR CENTER HONORS COUNTY'S VETS - Fourth Annual Event |
(11/07/2003) |
![]() Some of the Vets from World War II
Cheryl Jarvis sings beautifully for the event
Senior Center serves buffet dinner Veterans, their families and community members took time to attend the Fourth Annual Veteran's Day Celebration at the Grantsville Senior Center last night. CCCOA Director Mike Ritchie expressed thanks for those who attended, and "helped us honor the veterans from all wars for their service to our country." Oral Nichols was the World War II speaker, recalling his experiences on D-Day. (See further story)
![]() Mike Ritchie is helping organize "Last Man's Club" for WWII Vets
Vets (L to R) Victor Whytsell, Woodrow Whytsell and Marion Whisman
Oral Nichols shares his military experiences Ritchie gave honorary certificates to veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He asked all WWII vets to join the center's "Last Man's Club." Von Yoak, a World War II vet, sang the National Anthem and Cheryl Jarvis performed a medley of patriotic songs. The Senior Center served a buffet dinner.
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