Greenback honors veterans with memorial

The City of Greenback unveiled a new monument in honor of local veterans Saturday.

The Freedom Reigns Dedication of Veterans Memorial was held 1 p.m. at the Greenback Community Center and Mayor’s Office to a full room of local community members and organizations. The memorial was part of a larger event sponsored by The Lost Vets Rescue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and included vendors and a “Ride to End Veterans Homelessness.”

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