World War II Veteran and Georgia War Veterans Home resident Truett Elton lead the Pledge of Allegiance with staff and special guests repeating it behind him.
Georgia War Veterans Home Activities Director Michelle Flood and Senator Rick Williams stand in honor of the flag and national anthem.
Former Milledgeville mayor and senator Floyd Griffin and Georgia College & State University President Cathy Cox sit in the crowd with residents of the home.
Milledgeville Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan reads the proclamation for Veterans Day on behalf of the City of Milledgeville
United States Marine Corp (retired) Gen. Robert Magnus tells the story of how Veterans Day became a holiday and why its importance is not just about honoring veterans but those currently in service and those throughout America who have stood together in support of their country.
The Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH) hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, though forced to move its ceremony indoors from its original location outside due to forecasted inclement weather.GWVH staff and the public lined the halls of the home with flags as veterans were guided and wheeled into the new location. As people took their seats, many pulled chairs to sit beside their...
