Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
The Honor Squad pictured from left to tight: Daniel McConnell (SAL), Bud (Leon) Gillespie (Legion Chaplin), Pat Ernest (SAL), Rex McConnell (SAL Commander), Mark Ernest (SAL), Scott Miller (SAL), Tim Melton (Legion 301 Commander), Aron Drinkall (SAL), Shirley Melton (Legion Auxiliary), Dennis Hellman (Legion Bugler).
Submitted by Tim Melton
The Sons of the American Legion took on a project to erect a memorial to honor and remember the veterans who have served in our military services defending our freedoms. This memorial project honors our local veterans and veterans of all services who have served or are currently serving in defense of the United States.
The date of December 7, to dedicate the memorial, was chosen to remember the events that took place on that "Day of Infamy", 83 years ago on December 7th, 1941, when naval and air forces from Japan plunged the U.S. into World War II when they attacked the...
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