October 2022

‘Just one more’: Lynchburg’s own Desmond T. Doss honored at Monument Terrace rally

Friday's weekly Support the Troops Rally at Monument Terrace had a special meaning, as the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council celebrated the city’s fourth annual Desmond T. Doss Day. In 2019, then-Mayor Treney Tweedy declared every Oct. 12 going forward would be celebrated as Desmond T. Doss Day in Lynchburg, honoring Doss’ heroic efforts during World

LouOlson2022-10-17T18:15:51+00:00

Desmond T. Doss Day celebrated at Monument Terrace

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Local veterans and the community celebrated Desmond T. Doss Day Friday morning. They gather every Friday for their 'Support the Troops Rally' and haven't missed a Friday in over 20 years. Thomas Current is the President of the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council and organizer of the event. He said it's all

LouOlson2022-10-17T18:02:07+00:00