Features, Meeker

A quiet hero

In honor of his WWII service, Meeker’s VFW post chose Dave Allen to throw the ceremonial Memorial Day wreath into the White River last year.
MEEKER I The definition of modesty is “reserve or propriety in speech, dress or conduct, or; the freedom from conceit or vanity.” Modesty, reticence and humility are common characteristics among World War II veterans. The sacrifice of those veterans was anything but modest and yet they speak of it as…