Johnny Favara, second from left in foreground, of American Legion Post 29 presents an American flag to Wayne Pittman of Greenwood during Sunday’s dedication of the new flagpole and flags to honor the late Sgt. John A. Pittman, who was Wayne Pittman’s cousin. John A. Pittman, a longtime Greenwood resident, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1951 for his valor during the Korean War. Looking on are Dale Persons of Post 29 and Wayne Pittman’s wife, Vicki. (By Tim Kalich, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)
