CHEROKEE, N.C. – Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces were honored during an event at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. The Veteran’s Day event was hosted by the Steve Youngdeer American Post 143 and was held on the traditional day of Nov. 11 which represents the day World War I ended. Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, gave the keynote speech. Col. Bob Blankenship (U.S. Army Ret.), an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was presented with a Quilt of Valor from the Post. In addition, four Post members were named Legionnaires of the Year. And, four esteemed community leaders received the American Legion Women in Leadership, Exemplary Service Award.
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