The Shadow
The Curtis A. Smith Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1033 recognized several World War II veterans during Sunday evening’s Loyalty Day banquet and program.
The veterans received pins as part of the “We Honor Veterans” program, which is a collaborative effort between Post 1033 and Mountain Regional Hospice.
Nine local WWII vets were present, and were pinned by other Post 1033 members.
Seated: Joe VasDias.
Row two, from left: Vaughan Roberts, James Craft, Ed Nicely, Calvin Reed, Bill Dressler Sr., Paul Siple, Milton Craft.
Row three: Floyd Lane, Bert Seay, Ronnie Hancock, Ron Swann, Everette Bush, Paul Linkenhoker, Joe Herrmann.
Row four: Ron Swoope, Bill Atherholt, Wayne Lindsay.
Post Commander Paul Linkenhoker said that any local WWII veteran that was unable to attend Sunday night’s ceremony may contact him at 962-3718.
(Gavin Dressler Photo)
