Two Harrison County veteran honorees were honored at this year’s fair on Tuesday, July 18 during a Veteran Ceremony to pay tribute to local veterans. The first honoree was Michael T. Ringstad of Missouri Valley, Iowa (Left). Ringstad was in the United States Army (CW2) from September 23, 1963, until October 31, 1988. The second honoree was Patricia S. Mumm of Dunlap, Iowa (right). Mumm was in the United States Navy (HM1) from October 1, 1979, to October 31, 1998.
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Veteran Service Officer with Harrison County Veterans Affairs, Brittany Freet, was awarded a quilt for her outstanding service to Harrison County Veterans. Here she can be seen with her family and the quilt she was awarded.
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Rick Powell performed patriotic musical selections during the annual Veterans Ceremony held at the fairgrounds.
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Taps was played to honor the fallen soldiers that are no long with us during the fair Veterans Ceremony.
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Brittany Freet of Harrison County Veterans Affairs gave a speech that thanked all veterans for their service and gave special thanks to this year’s veteran honorees.
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Special Guest Speaker Colonel Justin Wagner, Vice Wing Commander, 185th Refueling Wing gave a speech during this year