The Hamptons of Tyler honors its veterans during ceremony

Placing pins on veterans’ shirts, The Hamptons of Tyler Assisted Living and Memory Care Community hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring residents who served in the armed forces on Wednesday. Veterans, community members and staff gathered in the lobby from 2 to 3 p.m. to recognize by name 13 veterans who live at the community through the presentation of colors by the Tyler High Color Guard, a pinning ceremony and certificate presentation followed by a moment of silence for fallen service members. “The pinning ceremony represents the freedom and sacrifices that these veterans have made for us,” said Aubrey Brandon, engagement director at The Hamptons of Tyler. “We love to honor them, care for them and listen to their stories of who they were before they served and who they are now.” The afternoon kicked off with an echoing room of “God Bless America,” an opening prayer led by resident Jimmy Hawkins and then the presentation of colors.

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