Stripes honor individual service personnel 2012-11-12 . Small notes of white and red built the stripes on this flag, each note an individual, personal note from a family member or friend honoring their special veterans. The display was arranged behind the reception desk at VFW Post 6097, at the Columbia Walmart Supercenter Veterans Program, November 10, 2012. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Korean War Veteran, Donald Gene Burton 2012-11-12 - VFW Post Hall, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Standing quietly in the back of the room, some present learned more about one of Columbia's most respected citizens, Donald Gene Burton: He's a veteran of the Korean War, he said, during the veterans introductions at the Veterans Program at VFW Post 6097 on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Carla Thomas, Columbia Walmart Supercenter manager 2012-11-12 - VFW Post Hall, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Carla Thomas, at podium was giving the closing remarks, above. She is the Columbia Walmart Supercenter store manager. She also emceed one of the most touching parts of the program, the introduction of every single veteran in the room. Also on stage are, left Lisa Fisher Clark, Wain radio, who, along with Commander Joe Hare made welcoming remarks. At right is Andy Watts, Walmart area manager. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Walmart Veterans Day breakfast: Amazing Grace 2012-11-12 - VFW Post Hall, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Around 100 Veterans and family members attended the VFW Columbia Walmart Veterans Program at VFW Post 6097 on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Above, at podium, Shawn Samuel sang "Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone," as only he can do it. The presentation followed a martial hymn, "Glory Hallelujah" by Samuel and the incomparable Payne sisters, Sharon and Phyllis, and the flag folding ceremony held by Andy Watts. On stage are Lisa Fisher Clark, WAIN; Joe Hare, VFW Post 6097 Commander; Carla Thomas, Columbia Walmart Supercenter Store Manager; Andy Watts, and Assistant Store Manger, Cameron Garmon. Terry Moore of Allen Moore & Son, at far right, provided sound services for the event. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel 606 miles East: Fishing pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 2012-11-12 - Wrightsville Beach, NC - Photo by Kelvin Bailey. Wrightsville Beach, NC - Google Map), is in New Hanover County, NC, on the Atlantic Coast, just east of Wilmington, NC. According to Google, it is 10 hrs 607 miles from Columbia, KY. The photo was taken by Columbia, KY, photographer Kelvin Bailey. Seen in the ColumbiaMagazine group on Flickr. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Connor's Warriors' Walk -2 : Around back turn 2012-11-12 - Jim Blair Park, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Carrie McQueary. Around the back turn at Jim Blair Community Center on first lap of Connor's Warriors Walk. There was a great turnout, Saturday, November 10, 2012, and thanks to the fire department, I was able to capture some good shots of the warriors in action! Taken by me from the bucket of Ladder 1 at the Jim Blair Community Center. - Carrie McQueary See also: Connor's Warriors' Walk 1: Turnout was great for event Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Begley Scholar group almost perfect in electoral vote prediction 2012-11-12 - Hundley House, 301 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo. Lindsey Wilson College students Brandon Girdley of Louisville, KY, left, Rachel Carr of Danville, KY, and Kendall Sewell of Somerset, KY, hold the map the John B. Begley Scholars created for their study of the Electoral College. The 12 Begley Scholars predicted November 1, 2012 a 331-207 electoral win for President Obama, 1 vote off the final count. - Duane Bonifer Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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