Jeffersons Rotary Club's Ashe County Armed Forces Tribute

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The goal of the Jeffersons Rotary Club's Ashe County Armed Forces Tribute is to recognize, respect and honor the veterans and active troops of all branches of the military for their great sacrifices. By giving their loyalty, time, effort and lives to our country, these men and women exemplify the Rotary motto "Service above Self." The United States of America - Home of the Free, Because of the Brave. Please join us in this grassroots effort of attaining that goal.

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Written by Vicky Moody

Foxx presents flag at Veterans Memorial

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx visited Ashe County on Saturday to make a special presentation to the local veterans organizations in honor of Armed Forces Day.

At the Veterans Memorial in front of Ashe County Courthouse, Foxx pesented an American flag which flew over the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 18 to members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 80, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7946 and American Legion Post 275. Foxx spoke briefly on the role of the American veteran in helping preserve this country's freedoms, and encouraged people at this time in history to especially remember the fourth verse of The National Anthem.

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Buudy Greer, DAV Commander

Photos courtesy of Steve's High Country Photography - Steve Wright

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