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U.S. Congressmen Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Jody Hice (GA-10) will host a veterans’ appreciation event featuring a documentary about the Honor Flight program, a non-profit organization that transports our World War II heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect on their service at their respective memorials. The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 1st at Grovetown High School, where the Congressmen will present certificates of special recognition to local veterans for their bravery during World War II.

“Our World War II veterans in Georgia are amongst the bravest heroes that this world has ever seen,”said Congressman Rick Allen.“I am truly humbled to host this event alongside my friend and colleague, Congressman Hice, to recognize the sacrifice and unrivaled selflessness of our nation’s greatest generation.”

“World War II veterans and members of the Greatest Generation are a group of individuals full of towering achievement and modest demeanor,” said Congressman Hice. “It is my honor and privilege to host this event, which honors WWII veterans for their sacrifice and service to our nation. I truly look forward to hearing their stories and to showing my appreciation to these brave men and women.”

The event is open to World War II veterans and their families, as well as students from the Grovetown High School ROTC program. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To RSVP, veterans may contact Congressman Allen’s Augusta District Office at (706) 228-1980 and are asked to provide their name, branch, and rank of service. The deadline to register for the ceremony is Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

What:    Veterans Appreciation Event

Who:     Congressmen Rick Allen and Jody Hice, World War II veterans, family members of
               veterans, and Grovetown High School ROTC members

When:   Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Grovetown High School
              2010 Warrior Way
              Grovetown, GA 30813

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