PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Honored at Legacy Pointe

Standing in front of his fellow veterans, Jerry Foster, member of the Waukee American Legion may have said it best.

"I think I speak on behalf of all of us," said Foster. "It was an honor serving our country."

Foster and members of the American Legion Post 737 and VFW Post 11517 gathered today to honor those veterans living at the Village at Legacy Pointe.

The ceremony took place in the atrium of the Village at Legacy Pointe and included the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, service songs and "Taps." There was also a special honor paid to those POWs, MIAs and those currently serving oversees.

There were approximately 100 people in attendance. Residents were honored with their own flag that were displayed during the ceremony. Those residents honored are listed below:

• Larry Camp - Army
• Steve Nicoson - Air Force
• Francis Forret - Air Force
• Bud Karli - Navy
• Leroy Jessen - Air Force
• Byron Brockway - Army
• Bud Burnham - Army/Air Force
• Lew Dickerson - Navy
• Walter Grothe - Army
• Melvin Dunbar - Navy
• Skip Merrill - Army
• Floyd Seward - Navy
• Eleanor Donahue