Sedley Woman’s Club honors veterans
Published 5:49 pm Friday, July 26, 2019
- Veterans who attended the service on July 4 in Sedley Baptist Church are, from left to right, front row, Emerson Kitchen, Carroll Keeter, Melton Cobb, Merritt Raiford, Billy Wade; second row, Ash Cutchin, Leroy Cutchins, Wayne White, Jesse Gardner, Billy Raiford; third row, Hoyle Green, Mike Silva, Ed Williams, Tim Cormany, Ken Porter; fourth row, Steven Vasser, Jimmy Newsome, Irving Malcolm, Bobby Harrell, Silvano Piferi; and back, Sammy Davis, Carol Majors, David Scott, Jim Focht, Jim Foreman, Jason McHenry. Submitted | Anne W. Bryant
By Anne Bryant
SEDLEY
The GFWC Sedley Woman’s Club had its 19th annual Veterans’ Recognition Program on July 4 in Sedley Baptist Church with about 85 people attending.
Anita Felts, president, welcomed everyone. The colors were presented by David Scott and Sam Davis of American Legion Post No. 73. Jacob Riggs led the Pledge of Allegiance. Wendy Foreman led the singing of the “National Anthem” and “God Bless America” and also sang a selection of beatiful patriotic songs.
Carol Majors, a retired Army colonel, was the guest speaker at the program. Her inspirational message was about patriotism and our country’s values. Submitted | Anne W. Bryant
Retired Army Col. Carol Majors gave an inspirational message about patriotism and our country’s values. All branches of the service were recognized. Each of the 26 veterans was given a patriotic angel with a Scripture verse handmade by Kathy Walden of Courtland.
A group photo was taken and a copy sent to each veteran.
Please mark your calendars for the 20th annual program on July 4, 2020, in Sedley Baptist Church.
GFWC Sedley Woman’s Club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs – Virginia.
