The ceremony was shorter than normal due to a threat of showers but members of the Roy Head Post 16 of the American Legion along with the general public took time Thursday morning to honor U.S. veterans and those serving in the military.
Post-Commander Mike Allen conducted the ceremony that recognized members of the different branches of the military.
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In his address, Commander Allen talked about holding onto the Constitution of the United States and the nation’s founding principles.
“In America, there comes a point and time when the people, I’m talking about people as a whole, they stand up and say enough, it’s time to move forward. We’re at that point ladies and gentlemen, we are at that point,” said Allen.
“So as an American citizen, and I’m not talking about Republicans I’m not talking about Democrats, I’m talking about American Citizens, stand up and be counted, stand up for what you believe, stand up for your heritage,” he said.
At the conclusion of the program, White County Color Guard performed a 21 gun salute to service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service or have since passed away.
Earlier in the day the Northeast Georgia Veterans Society dedicated a veterans monument at Helen Veterans Park.
Jack P. Nix Elementary School has a veterans program Thursday evening at 6:30 PM and White County Middle School students and staff have scheduled a program to salute veterans Friday morning at 9 AM.
A salute to Army Veterans
Salute to Navy Veterans
A salute to Coast Guard Veterans
A salute to all Air Force Veterans
A salute to Marine Corps Veterans
