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News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | March 28, 2024

Paying respects in Charles City

By Robb Johnson | November 10, 2017 4:33 pm

Above, Charles City JROTC’s honor guard present a memorial wreath as a rendition of TAPS is played as part of Charles City’s Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning. Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony at the courthouse complex as part of the recognition ceremony to honor those who served the country. Below, Marshall Black, 94, is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran. At bottom, former U.S. Army member Byron Adkins Jr. delivers the message to highlight the occasion.

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