The local VFW Post 8904 and the Auxillary hosted a memorial service on September 11, 2019, in remembrance of 9-11 the day now known as Patriots Day. The event was held at 10 a.m. on the downtown Center city square on the grounds of the historic Shelby County Courthouse next to the flag pole by the Veterans memorial. Larry Hume VFW Post Quartermaster lead the event and gave the opening speech.
The podium was turned over to some of our local first responders including Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom, Center Police Chief Jim Albers, Shelby County Chief Deputy Kevin Windham, and Jessie Griffith with Alligenance Mobile Health.
Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom
Center Police Chief Jim Albers
Shelby County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Kevin Windham
Jessie Griffith with Alligenance Mobile Health
After the speeches were given Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell laid the memorial wreath on the Veterans Memorial, a moment of silence was observed, taps was played by a VFW Post member and Leah Porterfield sang God Bless America. Once the event ended the crowd gathered for a large group photo. Following the event, people were allowed to eat the doughnuts provided by Affinity Hospice.
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