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Boyle County honors veterans and presents Paul Chandler Distinguished Veteran Award
Summary
The Fiscal Court celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps birthday and presented the Paul Chandler Distinguished Veteran Award to Donnie Knoepser Jr. The court invited attendees to a noon dedication of the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame monument the court sponsored.
The Boyle County Fiscal Court dedicated substantial time at its Nov. 10 session to veteran recognitions. Officials opened a ceremony noting the U.S. Marine Corps anniversary, invited local Marines and veterans to stand, and presented individual recognitions. The court presented the Paul Chandler Distinguished Veteran Award to Donnie Knoepser Jr., citing his service and community contributions.
Judge and several magistrates praised veterans' service; the court announced a noon event to unveil a Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame monument the fiscal court sponsored and invited attendees to cake and refreshments.
Why it matters: The award and monument dedication recognize local veterans and the county's relationship with veteran organizations; the events also serve as public-community acknowledgments timed around Veterans Day.
What happens next: The monument dedication will proceed at noon at the courthouse grounds; the court encouraged attendance and thanked its veterans.
