Local and regional vets attend recognition dinner
The program featured speakers, with special recognitions
The long food table provided bountiful meal
During a week when World War I started 100 years ago, Grantsville's VFW Post 5959 held their 15th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Saturday at the Arnoldsburg Community Building, with a a number of regional vets and their families attending.
Speakers included David Walker, WV House of Delegates, and Rick Thompson, VA representatives.
Veterans were recognized for their service, with music provided by High Mountain Bluegrass.
VA van drivers were recognized for their service, including Robert Yoak, 11 years, 15,377 miles and Burl Simers, 6 years, 16,000 miles.
Paul and Freda Whytsell were recognized for their longtime coordination of the van program.
VFW 5959 Officers: Commander Keith Tanner, Sr. Vice Commander Don Walker, Jr. Vice Commander Steve McCormick, Quartermaster Art Bell, Chaplin Robert Yoak, Adjutant James Sturm, Judge Advocate Paul Whytsell, Trustees Bill Boone, French Stump, and Starling Holbert.
VFW 5959 Ladies Auxiliary: President Kim Marcou; Sr. Vice President Jean Simers, Jr. Vice President Marie Tanner, Secretary Freda Whytsell, Treasurer Tina Whytsell, Guard Brenda Holbert, Conductress Frances Tanner, Chaplain Patty Wyatt, Trustees, Donna LaGrone, Marie Tanner and Frances Tanner.
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