Community remembers local veterans at 11-11 service

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Each year in Brownsville, veterans, service members and the community gather for a memorial service at 11 o’clock on the 11th day of November in the town square to honor those who died for our country.

A field of flags lined the courthouse while many stood in remembrance of those who have served. The American Legion, the Brownsville VFW post 4838 and many more came out to participate.

Commander of the VFW post, Barry Presley, said everyone should take the time out to honor veterans on this day.

“This is Veterans Day all day long, whether they’re in your family or someone walking down the street, and you’ll find the most unlikely people who wore the uniform of this nation and service, so thank them for their service,” Presley said.

After the service, veterans gathered to pass down a wreath in remembrance of those who died and who are named on the monument outside the courthouse.