Veterans

(Progress photo by Lorrie Ross) A Navy veteran of World War II, Hoke Henson of Peachtree, led the Pledge of Allegiance during the 2018 Veteran's Day ceremony and stood proudly with his wife after the solemn service. Hoke Henson was Navy Fire and Rescue. As they posed for the picture, Edith Henson smiled and said, "We have been married 71 years."

(Progress photo by Lorrie Ross) A Navy veteran of World War II, Hoke Henson of Peachtree, led the Pledge of Allegiance during the 2018 Veteran's Day ceremony and stood proudly with his wife after the solemn service. Hoke Henson was Navy Fire and Rescue. As they posed for the picture, Edith Henson smiled and said, "We have been married 71 years."

Celebrate 100 Years of Veteran’s Day

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, November 7, 2019
One hundred years ago, on November 11, 1919, Veteran’s Day originated as Armistice Day, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. The American Legion is also celebrating 100 years since it began in 1919.