veterans
Legion spearheading Hometown Heroes effort
The American Legion Post 118 and the City of Cassville are honoring local veterans through the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, a community initiative designed to recognize active duty, retired and honorably discharged service members with personalized banners displayed throughout the city of Cassville.
12 gifted Quilts of Valor
Wesley Stephens, of Washburn, was one of the dozen recipients of a Quilt of Valor at the Cassville Senior Center on Feb. 17, draped over his shoulders by Vickie Ginn. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
Salute for service
Carol Lansdown, center, salutes senior JROTC member Kayli Anderson as she accept a U.S. Flag, the one used to demonstrate the 13 folds, on behalf of herself and her husband, Dale Lansdown, at the 37th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Cassville High School on Nov. 11.
7 Quilts of Valor presented
Christy Henley, of Cassville, smiles at family and friends as she accepts a quilt presented to him at the Quilts of Valor ceremony on Thursday at the Cassville Senior Center. All recipients Thursday included: Gary Clay, of Cassville; Larry Cowherd, of Cassville; John Callison, of Exeter; Larry Frakes, of Cassville; Kenneth West, of Washburn; Craig Jacobson, of Cassville; and Christy Henley, of Cassville.
Quilts of Valor to honor 7 veterans on Thursday
Seven local veterans will be honored Thursday at a public Quilts of Valor ceremony in Cassville.
