French to honor World War II Vets
By Stacey Creasy
World War II veterans who participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy or who took part in the Liberation of France will be honored by the French Consul General during a special ceremony July 19 in Logansport.
The event will be conducted at the All Saints Catholic Church in Logansport. It is slated to begin at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m.
The ceremony is part of a four-part program sponsored by the Indiana Veterans Service Officer�s Association in coordination with the French Embassy in Chicago.
World War II veterans who reside in this area are urged to attend the ceremony.
Vern Jackson, Marshall County Veterans� Service Officer, said he does not know how many World War II veterans are left.
�They are dying very quickly,� Jackson said. �It is hard to keep track. I get my information from the state veterans� office.�
Jackson said each vet who submits an application will receive a �Thank-you-America� certificate. Vets who have already submitted an application do not need to reapply. Veterans that do not receive an invitation to the event by July 1 should contact the French Embassy (312) 787-5359.
Local officials are also expected to make the trip as a show of support.
Jackson is not aware of any local plans to honor World War II veterans.
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