CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Veteran’s Day was celebrated throughout the community on Saturday, starting with a traditional Veteran’s day breakfast.  The ceremonies moved to the Montgomery County Court house before the parade passed by.  And then there was the celebration at the Customs House Museum.

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At the ceremony on the steps of the courthouse, remarks were made by County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, City Mayor Pro tem Geno Grubbs, and filling in for Col. Jimmy F. Blackmon was Colonel Andrew P. Poppas.

After the laying of the wreath, music was provided by the Clarksville High School Choir.

The parade started at 10:00 and wound through the downtown area to the delight of many flag waving spectators.

The ceremonies then moved to the museum where free hot dogs, popcorn and drinks were offered before the flag raising ceremony and the guest speaker Dr. Dewey Browder.



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