Veterans Day 2023 | vietnammonument

Veterans Day - November 11, 2023...

On a beautiful autumn day,

Air Force Veteran Howard Whittington addresses those in attendance

at the Vietnam Monument, enlightening us on his time

in security at a weapons storage area.

It is evident that the time

our men and women spent

serving in the military

those many years ago

still influence their lives today

Laying of the wreaths -

honoring those who gave their all.

A 21 gun volley and the playing of taps.

The reading of the names of the 17 men

from Washington County are read

one by one,

as a bell tolls for each soldier.

We thank all who came to pay

homage to our Veterans.

We thank our elected officials who took time out of their day to attend

our ceremony -

County Commissioner Randy Wagner,

Sheriff Brian Albert and his wife,

and Commissioner Jeff Cline.

Most importantly we thank you,

our Veterans, our unsung heroes.

Thank you for your service ...

for the sacrifices you made.

We will remember ... always.