Smiling and giving a salute are, back row from left, Robert Landau, Robert Cooley, Joe Sam Rabun; front row from left, Bobby McElhannon and Clarence Thompson. LYNN HOBBS/ S t a ff
The veterans are still smiling a few days after the ceremony, including front row from left, Robert Tooms Hilman Jr., Leon E. Dutton, Bobby J. McElhannon, Clarence Thompson, Joseph R. Davidson; and back row from left, Donald L. Allen, Robert I. Landau, Robert Cooley, Joe Sam Linson Rabun. LYNN HOBBS/Staff
A huge American flag sways in the breeze against a blue sky, provided by Putnam County Fire Department for the veterans ceremony at Harbor at Harmony Crossing Assisted Living. CONTRIBUTED
Members of the Putnam County High School JROTC color guard present the flag as members of the Putnam County Fire Department salute in the background. CONTRIBUTED
Eatonton-Putnam VFW Post Commander Nikki Bailey salutes Army veteran Robert Cooley. CONTRIBUTED
Veterans living at Harbor at Harmony Crossing Assisted Living had a special day of their own recently when their community honored them.
“We just wanted to thank them without the recognition being attached to a holiday, just showed them appreciation for their service,” said Arlene Alford, executive director at Harbor at Harmony Crossing.
The special service was held outside in the breezeway entrance…
