‘Dear Patriot … ‘
Emotional. Smiles and handshakes soon turned to bowed heads and teary eyes. And men’s big hands waved small flags. And everyone applauded as the veterans’ branch of the military was recognized. This was the fourth annual Vietnam Veterans Day program, sponsored by the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary, held in Atmore. The keynote speaker this year was Judge Jeff White, himself a decorated veteran of Operation Desert Storm and later service…