A day of honor, a lasting tribute to Deacon Bowers

By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent Honoring those who served and remembering a man who worked hard to preserve their legacy brought the community together Wednesday morning in downtown Elizabethton. The Veterans Day ceremony began at 11 a.m. at the Elizabethton-Carter County Veterans Walk of Honor along Armed Forces Drive. The gathering gave those in attendance an opportunity to thank veterans and reflect on the sacrifices they made for the country. A new American flag was raised during the ceremony, with Elizabethton High School’s National Naval Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) on hand. It was a fitting part of a morning centered on service and love of country. After the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, Elizabethton Mayor Bill Carter recognized those sacrifices in his speech and honored the service of veterans and Arthur “Deacon” Bowers. “Today we designate a special day to acknowledge all the branches of our military.

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