Veterans celebration on schedule for Nov. 8

HONORING LOCAL HEROES
  • Jones County veteran and Veterans Committee member Roger Hawke holds two of his carvings of combat weapons to be distributed at this year’s event. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
    Jones County veteran and Veterans Committee member Roger Hawke holds two of his carvings of combat weapons to be distributed at this year’s event. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
    The Jones County Veterans Committee continues to work toward commemorating the 25th Veterans Appreciation Day to honor all Jones County veterans who took the oath to serve their country.The first Veterans Appreciation Day was held in Jones County Nov. 3, 2001. The date of this year’s event is Nov. 8.Committee chairman Ret. Col. Richard Combs called the Aug. 21 meeting to order. ...

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