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Jefferson County honors veterans and presents proclamation; transcript includes a county‑name reading error
Summary
The board held a Veterans Recognition ceremony, with remarks from American Legion and VFW commanders and a proclamation honoring local veterans and Captain Daniel Dexter Walker’s 26 years of service; the read proclamation in the transcript mistakenly names 'Jackson County' in one passage, a likely transcription or reading error.
Jefferson County held a Veterans Recognition ceremony at the start of its June 18 meeting, with ceremonial colors, the National Anthem, and remarks from local veterans’ organizations. American Legion Commander Ed Gifford and VFW Commander Bernard Washington each thanked the board, recounted their organizations’ missions and local membership, and praised county leadership for recognizing service members.
The board publicly read a proclamation honoring veterans from World War II through the Global War on Terrorism and called veterans forward by conflict era to be recognized. The transcript records the board reading many individual names and asking veterans to stand for applause.
The chairman also read a second proclamation honoring Captain Daniel Dexter Walker for 26 years of service with Jefferson County Fire Rescue; Walker and his family were recognized and photographed.
Transcript note and correction: The proclamation text as read in the transcript includes an internal discrepancy: while it repeatedly references Jefferson County, at one point the read text says, “Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that the Jackson County Board of County Commissioner hereby honors and recognizes...” That wording appears in the provided transcript and is inconsistent with the meeting body and other references. The article corrects that apparent reading/transcription error and reports the board’s intent as honoring Jefferson County veterans and recognizing Captain Walker’s service.
Quotes and details: American Legion Commander Ed Gifford noted Post 49’s long local history and membership breakdown by era (including numbers read for Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Global War on Terrorism veterans). VFW Commander Bernard Washington thanked the board and said the recognition was “truly appreciated by our members.”
Ending: The board recessed briefly after the ceremony and moved on to regular business. The proclamation for Captain Walker was presented at the meeting and dated June 18, 2026.
