Veterans honored Feb. 13, 2020

Thursday, February 13, 2020

DAR/Donna Farley

Eleven area veterans were honored Thursday morning during a ceremony at the Missouri Army National Guard Armory. The event was held by John J. Pershing VAMC and the Wake Foundation, with proclamations presented on behalf of Gov. Mike Parson and state Sen. Doug Libla (R-Poplar Bluff), as part of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week.

Dale Garrett of John J. Pershing VA Medical Center speaks Thursday at an event for veterans.
Robert Wake of the Wake Foundation (left) shakes hands Thursday with veteran Richard Rios (right) of Doniphan, one of 11 veterans honored in a special ceremony. Also pictured is Kyle Aubuchon, who represented Gov. Mike Parson at the event.
Veteran Debbie Morgan accepts a proclamation Thursday from Robert Whelan, on behalf of state Sen. Doug Libla.
Veteran Larry Kimbrow's daughter, Kim Kimbrow, holds his granddaughter, Omari Price, Thursday during a ceremony where he was recognized.

Veteran Dr. Larry Kimbrow
Veteran Roland Meeks
Veteran Nathan Richardet Sr. receives a proclamation from Robert Whelan, on behalf of Gov. Mike Parson.
Veteran Randy Stricker
Kyle Aubuchon presents veteran Roger Wheeler Sr. with a proclamation on behalf of Gov. Mike Parson.
Veteran Roy Cato holds a proclamation he received Thursday during an event at the Missouri Army National Guard Armory.
Veteran Terry Farmer (middle) receives a proclamation Thursday from Robert Whelan, on behalf of state Sen. Doug Libla.