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Local vets receive first DAR distinguished citizens award
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National Defense Chairman Connie Tucker of the Col. William Candler Chapter DAR in Gainesville awarded the first two Distinguished Citizen Awards to Newman A. Jacobs and retired Col. Bilton Vance. From left are Elsbeth Vance, Col. Bilton Vance and Connie Tucker.
National Defense Chairman Connie Tucker of the Col. William Candler Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution awarded the first two Distinguished Citizen Awards to Newman A. Jacobs, a former aviator with the U.S. Navy and retired U.S. Army Col. Bilton Vance. The Distinguished Citizens Medal was recently established by the national society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to recognize citizens who fulfill the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism. “The design of the medal features a federal eagle symbolizing strength, power and freedom while its wings reflect protection,” Tucker said.
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‘Something that needed to be done’: Markers to line Green Street for Memorial Day
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Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers
Losing three of his high school friends along with others he served with in the Ninth Infantry Division during his tour in Vietnam from 1966-1967 is something that still haunts Johnny Hulsey.
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