A local veteran received a special honor Friday, Feb. 9, through the We Honor Veterans program and the Military Officers Association of America.
Bill Troutman became the 1,000th veteran to be pinned in Henderson County through the Four Seasons Hospice when he received three pins with his wife, Elaine, looking on.
The ceremony was held at the American Legion post in Hendersonville.
"It's special to us to be able to honor those who have served our country, whether it be for three years or 30 years. Saying thank you and giving back to them for the service they provided is very important for our organization," Four Season Hospice's Sybil Arnold said.
Troutman, a Vietnam veteran, worked on the Honest John missile program in Germany.
"Feels good in here, feel honored," Troutman said Friday.
Troutman was also presented with a flag that flew over the capitol that came from Congressman Chuck Edwards' office.
STORY & PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC 13 WLOSVeteran Bill Troutman receives special honor as 1,000th pin recipient in Henderson County | WLOS
