Rutherford County's annual veterans Day Memorial Service was held at 11am on 11-11. Sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 50's made for a perfect day. WGNS aired the program between 1-2pm and you can also find the entire ceremony online at wgnsradio.com, keyword veterans.

Elsie Stem, who has coordinated, planned and put on this program for the last 16-years announced at the end of the program, this would be her last year...

The 85-year old Stem received a standing ovation (see above photo) and Frank Hayes with the V-F-W had an emotional farewell...



Stem says she hopes someone else will now pick up the torch and coordinate Veterans Day ceremonies for the future generations here in Rutherford County.

Wreath Laying At Veterans Monument

HERE THE ENTIRE VETERANS DAY PROGRAM:

(Above L-R) 1. reading of names of those from Rutherford County who made the supreme sacrifice, playing of TAPS, and the table with a cap from each branch and an empty glass representing those who have not returned.