Veterans honored county-wide
Area veterans were honored at celebrations throughout the county last week, with churches and schools ceremoniously recognizing the men and women who have served to de- fend our nation’s freedom.
Musical tributes included Taps, performed here by BHS Band Director Todd Baker, as well as a medley of the service anthems. Students at Buffalo High School had prepared a special program for their honored guests which included the explanation of the flag-folding ceremony and a musical tribute to the various branches of the Armed Forces by the Bison Band. Veterans Services Officer Gary Maples gave a presentation and WWII veteran Raymond Phillips of Buffalo shared his memories of the D-Day Invasion at Normangee. The World War II veterans in attendance were given special tribute and were presented with flags. Taps, played by BHS Band Director Todd Baker, concluded the moving ceremony and a reception for the veterans and th
Chloe and Joe Brotherton at the Veterans Memorial Plaza. eir spouses followed in the cafeteria.
Similar programs were offered across Leon County. Oakwood Schools hosted a breakfast for veterans (SEE page 2A). Centerville ISD students honored their veterans with a program at the high school auditorium, and Leon ISD’s elementary kids presented a musical tribute as veterans paraded across the stage.
BHS students gave their full attention to the guest speakers. 
Area Veterans were honored guests at school programs throughout the county on Wednesday. 
VSO Gary Maples (L) supervises BHS honor students as they demonstrate a solemn flag folding ceremony. Participants included (L-R) Jessy Perez, Kelsey Fahler, Ssaxton Sims, Michael Morelock, Jordan Nix and (not pictured) Jacob Rodell.
