CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The downtown streets were filled Saturday for Montgomery County’s annual Veterans Day Celebration and Parade, which honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
The annual event had more than 100 parade entries and a ceremony recognizing the sacrifices of veterans and their families. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Hector Santos, director of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization. “The story of America is shaped by courage, honor and dedicated service of our veterans,” Santos said.
Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden addressed those in attendance, thanking veterans and their families for their service. Golden also recognized families who brought children to the event, speaking on the importance of teaching younger generations about military service. “Thank you for teaching them what it’s all about,” Golden said.
The keynote speaker was Congressman Matt Van Epps, an Army veteran who served as a helicopter pilot during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan…