November 8, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
A brief Veterans Day observance will be held Thursday, November 11 at 9 a.m. at the memorial monument on the south side of the courthouse.
The program will begin with an opening prayer by Jerry Hinton of the American Legion POST 122 followed by patriotic music led by Faye Fuqua and remarks by Susan Hinton of Smithville, the 2021 DeKalb County Fair Senior Fair Queen. Adjutant Ronnie Redmon will lay a wreath at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Everyone is invited to attend. Seating will not be provided. Please bring folding chairs if you need them.
Meanwhile all veterans and their families are invited to stop by the 1st floor of the courthouse on Thursday, November 11 (Veterans Day) from 9 a.m. until noon for coffee and donuts. Stop by and visit the newly up-dated Veteran Services Office. Veteran Service Officer Bill Rutherford will be present to answer questions. Come fellowship with other veterans and celebrate your day.