Legion hosts Hampton VA hospitalized veterans
Published 8:31 am Wednesday, February 14, 2024
These veterans were traveled by bus from the Hampton VA escorted by a motorcycle to the Smithfield American Legion Post where they were treated to a lunch and entertained by deejay Joe Krueger. (Submitted photo)
Felicia DeCoatel, Joe Lewis, Lorrie Brisco and Patricia Andrews enjoyed accompanying hospitalized veterans to the American Legion dinner. (Submitted photo)
In the foreground, pictured from left, Marcus Grayson, April Boyce, Robert Dixson and Jennifer Dupin enjoy each other’s camaraderie and lunch. Boyce is a former U.S. Marine, while the others served in the Army. (Submitted photo)
U.S. Army Veteran Wayne Moore enjoys lunch served by the Smithfield American Legion. (Submitted photo)
American Legion Post 49 and Auxiliary Post 49 kicked off National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week hosting 33 patients, staff and volunteers from the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center Sunday, Feb. 11.
After a welcome by Commander Jerry Starling all were served a fried, chicken, ham and fixings dinner. Eight members of the auxiliary and 10 Legionnaires prepared the meal, served their guests and visited with them individually to exchange stories about their lives and service.
“The Smithfield Legion is so proud to host these brave former warriors and make a small effort to show them our appreciation for their service,” Starling said.
