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As the daughter (Antionette) of an Army and Korean War veteran and the granddaughter (Kassaundra Shanette) of a Montford Point Marine and World War II veteran, consistently recognizing and honoring the sacrifice, courage and dedication of our service men and women is engrained in our DNA.
Civilians have a vague notion of what it’s like to have served in the military. Today, we proudly publish both oral and written stories. Adjusting to combat conditions or deployed life in peacetime is an experience only veterans understand. This Veterans Day, I had the honor of sitting down with Mr. John Medley who served in Korea.
With November fast approaching, Davidson Local would like to shine the spotlight on local veterans during our series entitled ‘Salute.’
While Ivan L. Padial, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, used to participate in the annual Veterans Day parade as the Junior ROTC instructor at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), he will be on the sidelines this year with his wife, Alba, and their grandchildren.
Lexington native Joyce Terry, as well as her two brothers, watched the Veterans Day parade in uptown Lexington Thursday afternoon, November 11, along with fellow members of the Banks-Miller American Legion Post 255.
From firing missiles to critical care, James and Michelle Shores have dedicated their lives to serving others. Their commitment to family and friends is inspiring in a way that had a friend and family member nominate them for our weekly salute.
Parade goers lined Main St. in Lexington to celebrate veterans on their day.
While Ivan L. Padial, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, used to participate in the annual Veterans Day parade as the Junior ROTC instructor at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), he will be on the sidelines this year with his wife, Alba, and their grandchildren.
Lexington native Joyce Terry talks history and the legacy of the Banks-Miller American Legion Post 255.
