Photos: Veterans Day Events Held Around Macon

Photos from Veterans Day events around Macon held on November 10-11, 2024.

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November 11, 2024
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Photos from Macon’s Veterans Day parade held Sunday and Veterans Day ceremonies held Monday at Linwood Cemetery and Coleman Hill. Photos by Matt Odom, Evelyn Davidson and Jason Vorhees.

An elderly man in a white uniform with red, white, and blue detailing and a red veteran’s cap sits in a vehicle, smiling and waving to people outside. He holds a smartphone in his other hand. The background shows a street scene with blurred buildings and pedestrians.
Maconite and retired Sgt. Jimmie Orange conducts the ceremonial placing of the wreath at this year’s Veterans Day celebration at Linwood Cemetery. Orange lives in Augusta, but visits Macon every Veterans Day. Evelyn Davidson / The Melody.
Pleasant Hill native and retired law enforcement officer Phill Sullivan speaks to folks at the Linwood Cemetery Veterans Day ceremony. Sullivan spoke of veterans’ honor and sacrifice. Evelyn Davidson / The Melody.
U.S. Army Specialist 4 Greg Whithy stands to be honored amongst other veterans at historic Linwood Cemetery. Whithy served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1982. Evelyn Davidson / The Melody.
Four honor guard members in blue uniforms and hats march in formation, carrying American and state flags near a memorial monument. A speaker stands at a podium nearby with wreaths and additional flags in the background. The scene is outdoors, with trees and grass surrounding the memorial.
Barbara Wood holds a copy of the Sept. 24, 2007 issue of U.S. News & World Report with a photograph of her uncle, Pfc. Thomas Kilgore, on the cover. The photo has become an iconic image of World War II. Ed Grisamore / The Melody
Folks from the Pleasant Hill community pose for a photo at the historic Linwood Cemetery following a Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who served their country. Evelyn Davidson / The Melody.

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Jason Vorhees

Jason is our photographer. An award-winning journalist, he has spent more than 25 years capturing the sights, sounds and people of Middle Georgia. He lives in Macon with his wife, Brandi, and their sons Cooper and Evan. Jason is an avid sports fan and bourbon aficionado.

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