LYNCHBURG, Va., (WSET) — A long-time Lynchburg resident and former Tuskegee Airman was honored at Monument Terrace on Christmas Day. Alfred Farrar called Lynchburg his home for many years. He recently passed away, just days before his 100 birthday. His son, Roy Farrar, among others, honored his life on Christmas Day. Roy accepted an American

At noon Christmas Day, the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council gathered for its weekly troop rally, marking the 995th week of the tradition at Monument Terrace downtown, where they honored the life and service of former Tuskegee Airman and Lynchburg resident Alfred Farrar, who passed away Dec. 17. He would have turned 100 years old today.