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Boyce Griffin WW2 Veteran age 91, Army Air Corps served in the South Pacific ,as a Aircraft mechanic worked on B-25 and B-26 Bombers
Marine Corps League Detachment 1196 of Griffin who participated in the Ceremony doing the 21 gun volley , and the playing of Taps
The Freedom Bells singers - Missy Gossett "blue", Joann Griffin "white", and Alison Chambers "red"
Veterans Day Celebration at the Peachstate Aerodrome
WILLIAMSON - The 9th Annual Veteran's Day Celebration was held at Peachstate Aerodrome on November 7, 2015. The event was held indoors due to the possibility of inclement weather.
If you missed out this year, keep an eye out for this event again next year. All photos courtesy of John Ellis.
Chris Holdorf from Oak Hill Baptist Church giving the Invocation
The Veterans lining up behind their branch of the service flags
The folding of the flag ceremony before the end of the program
L-R- Jaycyn Crowder, Janyla Garrett
Griffin Spalding County Elementary School Chorus
Sylvia Hollums singing the National Anthem
Erick Moye singing a special song that he wrote "Thanks is not enough"
L-R Warren Marsh Jr., Marsha Morris, W.A. Morris Sr. In Barnstormers Grill waiting for the program to start.
Ron Alexander introducing the Speaker Jack McCormick -Who is a highly Decorated Vietnam Helicopter Pilot. He was awarded the Bronze Star medal, The Distinguished Flying Cross and 42 Air Medals flying the Huey AH-1, He went into the service in 1969 served in the Vietnam War in 1970 and 1971. He flew 1204 hours in combat. When he came out of the service he flew for Delta Airlines and retired in 2004. He talked about many of his interesting adventures while flying in combat in Vietnam.
L-R Cadet Ebew, Cadet Frick, Cadet Mussell, Cadet Reingel
With the Civil Air Patrol
Jim Hall WW2 Navy Veteran 1945-1946 in Guam
Regina Alexander -At the Raffle Ticket Table to win the AR- 15 Rifle shown in the picture.
Amanda Denton- just received her official Pilot License and is the first of the Youth Program members to do so. Congratulations Amanda!
L-R Lit Wial, Ranega Haley, Leian Dumas, Dian Marsh - serving the Hamburgers , Hot Dogs and Brats at the Snack bar.
L-R Betty and Jerry Riordan- waiting for their Grand-daughter to sing with the Griffin - Spalding County Elementary School Chorus
L-R Betty Fraas, Terry Mitchell - From Senoia enjoying the snack bar before the program begins