Park dedicates Never Forget Garden for Veterans Day

November 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Front Page, Lead Story, MILITARY / VETERANS, News Comments Off on Park dedicates Never Forget Garden for Veterans Day
Clerk of Superior Court and U.S. Army veteran Jess Hill explains the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Clerk of Superior Court and U.S. Army veteran Jess Hill explains the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Thursday morning’s service at the Veterans Memorial Park served two purposes.

In addition to celebrating Veterans Day, the event also marked the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Work is underway on a Never Forget garden at the park. The garden will commemorate the Tomb.
Around 75 veterans, family members, elected and county officials attended the service at the park.

 

Clerk of Superior Court and U.S. Army veteran Jess Hill explains the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Clerk of Superior Court and U.S. Army veteran Jess Hill explains the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Vietnam veteran Michael Clemmons.

 

Sheriff Jody Greene, Air Force veteran Sammy Hinson, and Army veteran/park volunteer Anita Adams.
County Manager Eddie Madden and his son (left) visit with Superior Court Judge Ashley Gore before the park ceremony
County Manager Eddie Madden and his son (left) visit with Superior Court Judge Ashley Gore before the park ceremony.
Veteran and park volunteer W.H. Morris addresses the group Thursday morning.

 

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