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Legacy Oaks honors local veterans with month-long salute

Legacy Oaks honors local veterans with month-long salute
U.S. Air Force Vietnam War pilot David Smith displays a frame with three medals and his younger self in the same hat he still proudly wears.

Author: PHOTO COURTESY OF LEGACY OAKS AZLE

Stars, stripes and standout smiles took over Legacy Oaks of Azle Oct. 8, as local veterans turned a flag backdrop into their own honor roll. The senior living community hosted a patriotic photo session where each veteran stepped forward — service caps, medals and memories in hand — for portraits that salute their years in uniform.

The lineup featured plenty of personality and included:

  • Terry Thorp, MSgt USAF
  • Alfred Hulse, 1st Lt. USAF
  • David Smith, USAF Vietnam War pilot
  • Bill Gray, USAF
  • Jimmy Smith, USAF Crew Chief and Aircraft Mechanic
  • Dick Kistler, Navy
  • Ronnie Miller, Army
  • Ms. Mike Reilly, Navy
  • Walter Johnston
  • Tom Strawn
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