American Legion Post #99 holds awards ceremony

  • Veterans breakfast with Floyd Miller, right. Leslie Mowles • The Madill Record
    Veterans breakfast with Floyd Miller, right. Leslie Mowles • The Madill Record
  • Mrs. Cotton Armstrong, left, attended the American Legion Prayer Breakfast on February 25 to honor the late Cotton Armstrong. Leslie Mowles • The Madill Record
    Mrs. Cotton Armstrong, left, attended the American Legion Prayer Breakfast on February 25 to honor the late Cotton Armstrong. Leslie Mowles • The Madill Record
  • John Kelly, right, attended the Veteran Prayer Breakfast on February 25 at the Church of Christ in Madill. Leslie Mowles • The Madill Record
    John Kelly, right, attended the Veteran Prayer Breakfast on February 25 at the Church of Christ in Madill. Leslie Mowles • The Madill Record

OnFebruary25,theAmerican Legion Post #99 hosted a Prayer Breakfast to honor all veterans but in particular Floyd Miller, Cotton Armstong and John Kelly. Their names and branch of service will be placed on the Memorial brick wall area on the south side of the Marshall County Courthouse.

The event was held at the Church of Christ in Madill. Post #99 said they plan to host similar events in 2023 to honor Veterans.

The Post wanted to thank Madill Walmart for supplying the food and J. Price Energy Company for the continued assistance in reaching out to honor Veterans.

With the help of the community, it is hoped that one day Post #99 building will be rebuilt for Veterans to come, fellowship and celebrate the great Republic.