Honoring Veterans: Ceremonies pay homage for service
<p>Lincoln County residents honored those who gave some and others who gave everything. At Libby Cemetery, State Rep. Jerry Bennett, top left, Commissioner Tony Berget, Libby Mayor Doug Roll, Police Chief Jim Smith, Trooper Duane Bowers, Sheriff’s Lt. Roger Guches and Trooper Bryce Ford acknowledge the Pledge of Allegiance. Gold Star Mothers Mary Teeter and Marie Wagner presented wreaths.</p>
Vets Day
Vets Day
<p>At Libby High School, dignitaries, above, took part in a Veterans Day program on Thursday. Guest speakers included, from left, Tony Smith, Larry Pitcher, Mitzi Smart and U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg.</p> <p> </p>
Vets Day
Vets Day
<p>At Troy High School, Jim Benedict, right, a retired Forest Service silviculturist from Troy and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, spoke to students during an assembly on Friday.</p>
Ceremonies in Libby and Troy on Thursday and Friday honored the area’s veterans at Libby and Troy high schools and cemeteries paid respect to those current and past members who have served our country.