PHOTO: James L. Roberts, age 23 (c.1942)
This 4th of July, he was on stage at the Knoxville World's Fair grounds.
From WBIR:
The festival also honored more than 100 veterans in the amphitheater. All are members of Knoxville's HonorAir group who are veterans from East Tennessee, all of whom fought in World War II. HonorAir's goal is to fly as many World War II veterans from the area to Washington D.C. to see the World War II memorial in person. Members honored on Sunday have all been to see it and they say being recognized for their service on the Fourth of July means a lot. Mayor Haslam was on hand to personally greet each veteran as he came into the amphitheater. John Becker of 10News also took part in the ceremony honoring the World War II vets. Friends and family of the vets, as well as people who came out for the festivities watched the salute to the troops.