From the campus of East Tennessee State University to the grounds of Mountain Home, from the streets of Johnson City to schools throughout our region, veterans were honored at several events leading up to Monday’s official observance of Veterans Day.
ETSU held its annual program last Friday morning at 11 a.m. State Senator Rusty Crowe and Maj. Gen. Leslie Purser offered remarks at the event before members of ETSU’s ROTC laid a wreath at the university’s veterans memorial. Students from University School and members of ETSU’s marching band performed music during the event.
Veterans were also honored at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center on Thursday, and VA leadership took part in the second-annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Johnson City on Saturday morning. The event, which was organized by the local American Legion post, featured scout troops, authentic military vehicles and grand marshal George Gough, who served in World War II.
During the ETSU ceremony, State Senator Rusty Crowe reflects on the sacrifices of his late-uncle Dewey Crowe, who lost his life during WWII. 
A young boy scout from Pack 37 in Johnson City carries a flag during Saturday’s parade.
Monday brought a bevy of event in local schools, where veterans were honored during assemblies and special events.
