Veterans honored with parade and program in Prentiss
Published 4:06 pm Thursday, November 16, 2023
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—Grand Marshal, Sgt. James Slater, USMC.
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—The Jefferson Davis County High School Color Guard led the parade.
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—Capt. Derek Hall and Maj. Walt Moeller salute during the Pledge of Allegiance.
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—JDC Mayors' Youth Council.
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—Antique car participant.
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—Antique Car Show winners.
Jefferson Davis County Second Annual Antique Car Show, Veterans Day Parade and Program was held Nov. 11 in downtown Prentiss with over 100 people in attendance, including 30 Veterans. The event was presented by the Jefferson Davis County Chamber of Commerce and the JDC Veterans Service Office. Sponsors for the event were the Jefferson Davis Farmer’s Co-Op and Speights Cash and Carry.
The Jefferson Davis County High School Color Guard led the parade followed by the Grand Marshal, Sgt. James Slater, USMC, and several firetrucks, bikes and antique vehicles.
The parade ended at the Longleaf Trace Park where Lottie McLeod welcomed everyone to the Veterans Day Program. Prayer was given by Rev. Charles Walker followed by the Pledge to the Allegiance led by JDCHS JROTC.
SSgt. Chellie Payne introduced Capt. Derek Hall, who was the speaker for the event.
Hall said there are four values that every person who joins the military already possesses: personal courage, selfless service, duty and honor. Those four, along with loyalty, integrity and respect, make up the seven Army values. “Every time you see a veteran you are looking at personal courage and see a person that did their duty,” said Hall. “And to the Veterans of Jefferson Davis County, you don’t hear it enough, but we appreciate you.”
Gift bags and medallions were presented to all Veterans as they were recognized by Rose Powell and Lottie McLeod. Cammie Reese and Barbara Slater presented participant awards followed by closing prayer by Maj. Walt Moeller.
Fifteen bikers were in attendance at the Antique Car Show along with five antique trucks and one car. First place was awarded to Johnnie Bines, second place to Sandra McCollum and third place LaJoyce Gray. Six vendors provided shopping, food and information in the park including: South Central MSAPRI, Save the Children, J’ Lolzs Boutique, American Legion Post 218 Mount Olive, Martha Malloy Handbags and Jewelry and Catering.
