Tag: veterans day
‘I’m just the caretaker’: A Veterans Day remembrance of West Virginia’s Woody Williams, who was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II
FAIRMONT – Stay with me, Woody. That’s what Doral Lee, a big kid from Minnesota, said to Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams, a little guy from Marion County, […]
‘I was honored to serve’: Tom Hellyer, who fought in Vietnam and drilled troops at Parris Island is parade marshal of Morgantown’s 2025 Veterans Day Parade
Seven decades later – almost – and Tom Hellyer still looks back with a chuckle and knowing nod. He’d been had, you see. “Yeah, that Marine knew […]
Today, we honor those who served
Veterans Day is both for the living and the deceased. As we thank our service men and women for their service, courage and sacrifice, we also pay […]
Mt. Morris, Pa., honors veterans with banners throughout town
The veterans of Mt. Morris, Pa., are being honored with banners displaying photos of those who served their country in the military. The banners can be seen […]
Editorial Encore: Appreciating vets’ service, sacrifice
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s editorial originally published Nov. 11, 2020. To our veterans: Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Veterans Day is both for the living […]
A snack, to say ‘Thank you’: Suncrest Elementary honors service members for Veterans Day
At Suncrest Elementary School, an external sound system regularly carries morning announcements out to the parking lot. Visitors rolling in Thursday morning quickly learned what the theme […]
WWII veterans share their experiences
KINGWOOD — One of Preston County’s few remaining World War II veterans is the oldest member of the Preston County Honor Guard. He was on hand at […]
‘They were fighting for freedom’
MORGANTOWN — It was a tale of fathers and sons during Thursday’s Veterans Day ceremonies at Courthouse Square. Tony Setley smiled down at his son, Sammy — […]
Honor guard, Vietnam veterans post honors those who have served at Preston courthouse
KINGWOOD — Veterans from all branches of service were honored Thursday at a program held on the lawn of the Preston County Courthouse. The observance was hosted […]
