Brooklyn veterans honored for long-time AL membership

       Brooklyn American Legion Post 294 Commander Ron Brown honors Korean War veteran Gene Osborn with his American Legion 75-year membership certificate during the annual Ruritan Club Veterans Day program at the MJM Community Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Osborn, who served in the Army in Korean during the Korean War, was one of five men honored during the program.

      Don Brannian, a Korean War veteran and long-time Brooklyn resident, right, was the recipient of two 70-year membership certificates for his dedication to the Brooklyn American Legion Post 294. Brannian, who served in the Army in Korean, was honored with both local and national membership honors to the veterans organization during the Ruritans Club Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Joining Brannian is Brooklyn American Legion Commander Ron Brown who presented the honors.

      Brooklyn American Legion Post 294 Commander Ron Brown, right, shakes hands while honoring Korean War veteran Don Atkinson, who served in the Army during the Korean War, seated in wheel chair, with his 70-year membership certificate in a brief ceremony at the Brooklyn Community Estates, where Atkinson resides, on Monday, Nov. 18. Joining Brown at the event was veteran Corky Staurt at left.

     Brooklyn American Legion Post 294 Commander Ron Brown presents a 50-year membership certificate to Vietnam War veteran Larry Massengale during the Ruritan Club Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the MJM Community Center. Massengale served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam War.
       Vietnam War veteran Gary Whitsell, who was not present at the program, was also honored with a 50-year of membership certificate in the Brooklyn American Legion Post 294. Whitsell served in the Army during the Vietnam War.