On a cold, rainy day, Northeast Georgian veterans, their families and community members gathered to honor veterans that dedicated their lives to serving the United States.
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Northeast Georgia’s Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 Honor Guard, and veterans from area veteran support organizations, held a Veterans Day ceremony at the war memorial outside of the Rabun County Courthouse. Volunteers distributed red carnations to veterans, their spouses and families.
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Jim Morgan, commander of the Habersham-based chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, spoke to the gathered crowd about a veteran’s dedication to service.
“When our time of service was over, our oath continues to stand,” Morgan said. “We continue to fight for our community, our veterans and to continue to defend and protect our country. Even though we can’t serve in that uniform, we proudly wear patriotic clothes, pins and hats to show everyone what we’ve done.”
He says that even after veterans leave the service of the U.S. military, many remain dedicated to serving their communities through community service, like offering support for other veterans and volunteering at food banks.
The honor guard gave a three-volley salute and played Taps as they closed out the ceremony, honoring local veterans.
