Second Armed Forces Appreciation dinner, dance held
Flatonia American Legion Post 94 Commander Danny Vyvjala (right) presents a folded flag to the youngest veteran in attendance, 29-year-old Montana Olle of Schulenburg (left). Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus
The oldest veteran in attendance, 101-year-old World War II veteran B.J. Anderson of Smithville (right), is presented a folded flag by Flatonia American Legion Commander Danny Vyvjala (left). Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus
The second annual Armed Forces Appreciation dinner and dance, hosted by area veterans organizations, took place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange.
Activities of the event kicked off at 4 p.m. with American Legion Post 102 member John Battle acknowledging guests and veterans. The colors were presented by the Marine Corps League. The national anthem was sung by Isabel…
