Recently, the Wharton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed wreaths on the grave sites of each veteran. In remembrance, Mayor Mark called out the name of one veteran from each war ... some with familiar family names:
War of 1812 - John Wharton Collins - Aide de Camp to Governor CC Claiborne in Battle of New Orleans
Civil War - Lt. F. E. Guedry
Spanish American War - John M. Lewis
WWI - Robert H. Burns (namesake of local American Legion Post)
WWII - Robert Bickham
Korean War - Joseph Badon
Vietnam War - Brent Randle
"These names are meant to be representative of all veterans and a reminder to all of us, as Americans, that we are the beneficiaries of the service and sacrifice all veterans and their families have made. For this, we are forever grateful." MMJ