November 8, 2023 - The Center Garden Club honored veteran Kevin Gratehouse during their Wednesday, November 8 meeting in advance of Veterans Day this coming Saturday. Gratehouse served in the United States Marine Corps rising to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant E-7 before retiring after 20 years of service to our county.
Garden Club members gathered before their meeting at the Blue Star Memorial which is located in the flower bed at the Community House on San Augustine Street in Center, Texas. The Blue Star Memorial Marker was installed in November of 2010 after the Center Garden Club voted to adopt the “Blue Star Memorial Highway Program” of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. The name was chosen for the star on flags displayed in homes and businesses denoting a family member serving. The Shelby County marker was sponsored by the Center Garden Club in cooperation with the City of Center.
While gathered at the Community House, Gratehouse was presented a gift to honor his years of service. Afterwards the club held their meeting at the AgriLife building and enjoyed a meal along with their honored veteran guest.
