Howard Smith honored

Sometimes a person is not happy to be appreciated for his age; however; there are other times which make that recognition very special. This was the case on November 2 when the Dayton City Council had its regular meeting. During this time, the veterans employed by the City of Dayton were recognized, as was another veteran, Howard Smith. He was honored for being the oldest veteran in the City of Dayton. Smith is ninety-five years old at the present time, and will be ninety-six in February of 2027.Howard Franklin Smith (named for his father) is a man who knows no stranger and is a person of many abilities and talents which he exhibited during both his army and professional careers. He has always been known for being an organizer and a responsible person, whether he was in the military or running a successful business.Smith grew up in Dayton, the son of Frank and Annie Smith, who were Rhea County natives.

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