SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (KMTV) – Springfield community honors veterans at annual ceremony, with special recognition for 99-year-old Bob Boyd, one of only four living Iwo Jima survivors from WWII.
- Springfield community holds annual Veterans Day ceremony at Platteview High School.
- 99-year-old Bob Boyd honored as one of four living Iwo Jima WWII veterans.
- Community members gather to show respect and gratitude for military service
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Neighbors filled the gym at Platteview High School to honor all those who have served during the community’s annual Veterans Day ceremony.
The ceremony honored community members who served in all branches of the armed forces. During the ceremony, one veteran received special recognition for his service and sacrifice.
“He is a living legend and a true American here,” Darin Johnson, Platteview Central principal said…