The hallways echoed with the sound of children singing “Grand Old Flag” as the students of Grady Brown Elementary took the time to honor our beloved Veterans!
It was a packed house!
Mark Sumner and his wife Glenn Sumner
Mark Sumner wore his Legion d’Honneur medal given to him by the President of France. It is the highest honor in France.
Elmer Hughes and his wife Kit Hughes
Bud Hampton brought along photographs from his time in the service.
Lee Heavlin, Mark Sumners, Elmer Hughes (Photo by SP Murray)
Ian Crabhill did his report on Lee Heavlin
Phoenix Smith looks over her script before her turn
Jada Burt sang “Thank You Veterans”
Mrs. Compton’s class sang “Grand Old Flag” for the Veterans!
Ed Gill
The children then presented stars to their Veterans
Rhett Whitfield and Jim Church
Ed Gill proudly displays a thank you star from one of the students
Charles King and Grady Ray
Bud Hampton, Brandon Huebner, Ed Gill, Mark Sumner
Bud Hampton with Phoenix Smith
Charles King and Jada Burt
Ian Crabhill and Justin Cooper
Elmer Hughes and Sharon Castelan
Davonte Harris and Bud Hampton
Rhett Whitfield and Jim Church
All of our Veterans are special to us!
Elmer Hughes and BA Byerly share a laugh
Elmer Hughes, Ed Gill, Bud Hampton
Elmer Hughes
Phoenix Smith thanked Elmer Hughes for his service to his country
Remember to always take time to thank our wonderful Veterans!
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