CSX Honors Military Veterans

Published: Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 5:06 PM EST
Event Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Location: Huntington, WV

[a man stands near a pavilion for the ceremony]

The special ceremony included recognition of veterans and a flag retirement service.

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On a chilly November 4, CSX employees gathered at the Huntington Locomotive Shops in Huntington, WV to celebrate the Fourth Annual CSX Military Appreciation Day. The event was co-hosted by the Huntington Inclusion Council and the Huntington Locomotive Shops as a special way to honor their military veterans, including retirees. Approximately 75 people enjoyed a special ceremony that included recognition of veterans and a flag retirement service. Don Young, VFW state adjutant and quartermaster, was the event’s guest speaker. The ceremony was followed by a luncheon.

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