Respect was also made to the North Carolina service members killed during the Vietnam War. Pictured here is the NC KIA Wall and local AMVET’s member Lacy Shepard. Photo courtesy of Post 73

Respect was also made to the North Carolina service members killed during the Vietnam War. Pictured here is the NC KIA Wall and local AMVET’s member Lacy Shepard.

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<p>Commander Post 147 of Rockingham, William Lunceford with wife, Brandi, and father, long time Legionnaire, Richard Lunceford.</p> <p>Photo courtesy of Post 73</p>

Commander Post 147 of Rockingham, William Lunceford with wife, Brandi, and father, long time Legionnaire, Richard Lunceford.

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<p>1st Vice Cdr Lassiter helps at Crafts Table. Guests were able to make their own US Flag with Model Magic Playdoh.</p> <p>Photo courtesy of Post 73</p>

1st Vice Cdr Lassiter helps at Crafts Table. Guests were able to make their own US Flag with Model Magic Playdoh.

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ELLERBE — On Saturday, 18 March 2023 Post 73 celebrated with a program for Veterans and their families, active military, and the community with a short program, dinner, and lots of door prizes, crafts, and B-I-N-G-O!

During the program, Oratorical winner Ruthanne Williams recited a portion of her speech and was awarded funds toward acollege scholarship, certificate, and an Oratorical medal with engraved backing.