Grave Marker Recognition Ceremony for Darrel Russel WW2 veteran and POW
Veteran Johnny Watson presents the American flag to Juanita Williams and her brother Paul Russel, children of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, and thanks them for his service to the country during a recognition ceremony at his gravesite in Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Alabama Street is closed between Court and Seminary streets as heavy construction equipment works on a sewer line improvement project for the downtown area. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Johnny Watson cradles the American flag before handing it to the family of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a marker ceremony for Russel at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Don Johnson salutes the American flag held by Tom McKnight following a folding ceremony at the grave marker of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Patriot Guard ride captain TC Dawson bows his head during prayer at the grave of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a marker ceremony at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Veteran Tom McKnight speaks at the grave marker of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a marker ceremony for Russel at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Family members of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, have their picture taken following a marker ceremony at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Veterans gather for prayer following a grave side recognition ceremony for Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Veteran Tom McKnight cleans off the top of the grave marker of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, before a marker ceremony for him at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Members of the American Legion Post 31 color guard fire an 18 gun salute at the grave of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a recognition ceremony at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Veteran Johnny Watson presents the American flag to Juanita Williams and her brother Paul Russel, children of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a recognition ceremony at his gravesite in Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Veteran Jessie Qualls salutes the flag before it is handed to the family of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a recognition ceremony at his gravesite in Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Veterans Tom McKnight and Don Johnson fold an American flag for the family of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a marker ceremony at his gravesite in Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Florence mayor Steve Holt places a wreath at the grave marker of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a marker ceremony at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
Members of the Patriot Guard uncover for prayer at the grave marker of Darrel Russel, a World War 2 veteran and POW, during a recognition ceremony at Greenview Memorial Gardens. [MATT MCKEAN/TIMESDAILY]
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