Collierville honors all who serve, remembers ‘forgotten war’
Gene Cartwright, who served in the Army during the Korean War, accepts a flag Sunday at Collierville Town Square Park, where a Veterans Day event was held. (Abigail Warren/The Daily Memphian)
Patriotic tunes, war stories and Tootsie Rolls were part of Collierville’s 14th celebration honoring those who served ahead of the Veterans Day holiday.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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