Bartlett Veterans Day event salutes those who served
Bartlett Mayor David Parsons addresses the crowd attending the City of Bartlett's Veterans Day ceremony. (Michael Waddell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The City of Bartlett honored those who have served and sacrificed to protect our country on Monday, Nov. 11, with its annual Veterans Day recognition.
More than 200 people enjoyed beautiful fall weather as the city hosted its ceremony at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park, one of several such events in various parts of the area in recent days.
The day’s featured speaker was Lt. Col. Cecil Brunson, U.S. Air Force F-14 Phantom fighter pilot and member of the Tennessee National Guard. He shared his experience as a POW during the Vietnam War.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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