(Smith County Insider Press) Carthage, Tenn. – On Sunday, November 8, the Smith County Veteran’s Parade was held in downtown Carthage. Hundreds of people lined the streets to cheer on the parade as it passed. The parade was led with the Smith County Sheriff and the Carthage City Police Chief. The parade also included the boy scouts, cub scouts, girls scouts, brownies, the Pride of the Upper Cumberland Marching band, American legion members, many veterans, several fire and rescue vehicles, and many other participants.
The parade route ending in front of the Historic Smith County Courthouse. Hundreds of people gathered on the courthouse lawn to watch the Veteran’s Day program. The welcome was given by county mayor Michael Nesbitt and the invocations was given by American Legion Post 57 Chaplain, Donnie Payne. The colors were presented by the local boy scouts, girl scouts, cub scouts, and brownies. The national anthem was preformed by Representative Terri Lynn Weaver. The guest speaker for the program was Mr. Dick Fulton, a Vietnam and Desert Storm Veteran. After Mr. Fulton’s speech, he assisted Mayor Nesbitt with placing a wreath on the stone memorial. Following the wreath being placed on the memorial, taps was played, followed by closing remarks and a prayer.
Smith County Insider would like to thank the veterans of Smith County for their service to their country.
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