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Photos: Bradley County observes Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Pfc. George Allen accepts a proclamation from State Rep. Kevin Brooks as Allen's daughter Janet Allen stands by during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Pfc. Allen is a survivor of Pearl Harbor. — Pfc. George Allen accepts a proclamation from State Rep. Kevin Brooks as Allen's daughter Janet Allen stands by during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Pfc. Allen is a survivor of Pearl Harbor. Pfc. George Allen accepts a proclamation from State Rep. Kevin Brooks as Allen's daughter Janet Allen stands by during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Pfc. Allen is a survivor of Pearl Harbor.

By Erin O. Smith December 8, 2017 1 min read

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Photos: Bradley County observes Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

John Clines, the chapter president of the Col. Benjamin Cleveland Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, performs the placing of the ceremonial wreath during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Thursday marked the 76th anniversary of the attack in Hawaii that led to the U.S. entry into World War II.

John Clines, the chapter president of the Col. Benjamin Cleveland Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, speaks to those in attendance after performing the placing of the ceremonial wreath during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Thursday marked the 76th anniversary of the attack in Hawaii that led to the U.S. entry into World War II.

Joe Davis shows off a monument that funds are being raised for in order to honor Bill Norwood during Bradley County's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. The monument is supposed to be placed in a local park once enough funds are raised to make the purchase.

Pfc. George Allen accepts a proclamation from State Rep. Kevin Brooks as Allen's daughter Janet Allen stands by during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Pfc. Allen is a survivor of Pearl Harbor.

State Rep. Kevin Brooks accepts a plaque of appreciation from Sons of the American Revolution host Randall Higgins after speaking during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Thursday marked the 76th anniversary of the attack in Hawaii that led to the U.S. entry into World War II.

Charles Swafford, a member of the Veterans Honor Guard, stands with others before the 21 gun salute performed during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Thursday marked the 76th anniversary of the attack in Hawaii that led to the U.S. entry into World War II.

Mary Baier, a trustee with American Legion Post 81, plays taps during Bradley County's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Thursday marked the 76th anniversary of the attack in Hawaii that led to the U.S. entry into World War II.

State Rep. Kevin Brooks speaks to guests during Bradley County's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Thursday marked the 76th anniversary of the attack in Hawaii that led to the U.S. entry into World War II.

State Rep. Kevin Brooks reads a proclamation honoring Pfc. George Allen, as Allen and his daughter Janet Allen listen, during Bradley County's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Pfc. Allen is a survivor of Pearl Harbor.

State Rep. Kevin Brooks speaks to guests during Bradley County's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Thursday marked the 76th anniversary of the attack in Hawaii that led to the U.S. entry into World War II.

Pfc. George Allen sits with his daughter Janet Allen after lighting the memorial candle during Bradley County's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Allen said he served in the 24th infantry on the Pacific side of Pearl Harbor and was discharged at the end of World War II. Allen lit a memorial candle, which is on the table to the left of him, to honor the victims of the attack and fellow American veterans who took part in the war.

Sons of the American Revolution host Randall Higgins introduces the guest speaker during Bradley County's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. State Rep. Kevin Brooks was the guest speaker for the event.

Claude Hardison, a member of the Col. Benjamin Cleveland Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, listens to a presentation during Bradley County's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Hardison is a former state president and former national trustee of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Jerry Hjellum, a member of the Col. Benjamin Cleveland Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, listens as speakers talk during Bradley Countyճ annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn. Thursday marked the 76th anniversary of the attack in Hawaii that led to the U.S. entry into World War II.

Bradley County observed Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2017, at the Bradley County Elks Lodge in Cleveland, Tenn.