Veterans Honored at Pinning Ceremony
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the city of Vestavia Hills recognized 30 veterans, pinning some who were in attendance and presenting certificates and pins to the family members of others who have died.
In addition to the pinning ceremony, students from the adjacent Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights greeted the veterans, recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a special song for those in attendance.
The following veterans were presented with pins and certificates at the ceremony:
- Joe Brasher
- Rudy Duda
- Lewis Eberdt
- Charles Farrell
- Joseph Anzalone
- Jacob Pflasterer
- Herschel McEwen
- Charles Amos Thompson
- Ernie Wattenbarger
- Brian Davis
Those unable to attend include: Jake Antonio, Alan Dane, Al Hahn, Eddie Mauter, Chandler Smith and Stuart Curry.
Deceased veterans honored for their service include:
- Anthony Barnhill
- Arnold Briscoe
- Ben P. Curry
- Allen Hawkins
- Ray Mitchell
- George Pierce
- Judge G. Pierce
- Columbus Roberts
- Casey Jones
- Denzil Yarbrough
- Robert Alverson
- Lucy Lewis
- Eugene "Bunny" Sample
- Willard "Pokey" Yarbrough