New Chapin plaque honors veterans, memories

Mushka, a small white therapy dog dressed in a camouflage shirt and dog tag, strolled around licking the feet of veterans and guests in a Chapin backyard Sunday.
     The crowd gathered to watch the dedication of a new memorial for military veterans of all eras living in Chapin. American Legion of Iowa Department Vice Commander Jim Zacharias dedicated the memorial and thanked the veterans.
     “We’d like to give them honor today because they answered our nation’s call,” he said. “They signed a blank check to this nation.”

    Read the full article in the October 14 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.