Edna Cummings, 104, is the oldest WWI widow in Mineral County. She was honored at this year’s Veterans Appreciation event. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent).
May 23, 2017
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May 23, 2017 10:05 a.m.
Armed Forces Day honors two local residents
For the second time, the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) paid homage to local veterans on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20. Veterans from World War I were honored, along with veterans from WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Veterans, along with family and friends gathered in the Superior High School gym at 1 p.m. Rep. Denley Loge was the emcee for the afternoon, with musician Jack Gladstone and Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Jarnevic as guests.