Veterans honored during program at Franklin County Farmers Market pavilion

The Frankfort Daughters of the American Revolution and the VFW Post 4075 hosted a Veterans Day program on Wednesday at the Franklin County Farmers Market pavilion. The keynote speaker was John Presley, a Vietnam veteran, past VFW commander, and owner of the Office Pub and Deli. Presley also served as the Grand Marshal in the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. Other community leaders in attendance were recent city commissioner-elect Katrisha Waldridge, Mayor Layne Wilkerson, Franklin County Judge-Executive Michael Mueller, former Mayor Gippy Graham, Rep. Dan Fister, VFW Post 4075 Commander Mark Creech, and former state representative Derrick Graham. The Frankfort High School band and choir performed, as well as the Kentucky National Guard band. The VFW Post 4075 Honor Guard performed Taps, as well as a 21-gun salute. Other supporting groups included the Sons of the American Revolution, Capital City Quilts of Valor, Wreaths Across America, and the American Legion.

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