VFW essay contest winners

Grimes County VFW Post 4006 and Auxilary had an inspiring recognition ceremony for two essay contest winners Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Post.

James and Luke Leman, of Iola, were both presented awards for their essays. James won the Voice of Democracy essay contest and Luke won the Patriot’s Pen essay contest. Abigail Grace Bay, of Richards was also an essay contest winner but had prior engagements and was unable to attend the ceremony.

All three Grimes County students placed upward from the Post level and Luke, a sixth-grader, missed winning State by one other

Texas student. Luke has already received a check from the State VFW and was invited by District Commander Frank Torres to attend the upcoming District meeting in Huntsville to receive an award and another monetary gift.

Both Leman brothers read their essays to attendees during the awards ceremony.