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Local veterans groups hold Hamilton ceremony; retired Marine urges veterans to check on one another
Summary
Veterans organizations and local officials gathered at Bevill State Community College in Hamilton for a Veterans Day program that included historical remarks on the Buddy Poppy, recognition of local veterans and a keynote from retired Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronnie Dickey highlighting peer support and VA outreach.
Organizers, veterans groups and local officials gathered at Bevill State Community College in Hamilton, Marion County, for a community Veterans Day program that included historical remarks about the Buddy Poppy, recognition of local veterans and a keynote address by retired Marine Sergeant Major Ronnie Dickey.
Eric Reason, who identified himself as the District 1 legislation officer for North Alabama for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, opened by explaining the Buddy Poppy’s symbolism and why the small flag is attached to some poppies. "The Buddy Poppy is, the symbol of veterans organizations," Reason told attendees, and he urged people to wear poppies on the lapel as a sign of support for…
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