Lions Honor Fallen Soldier
Lions Honor Fallen Soldier
With very little pre-notice a group of 13 local Lions club members placed flags through Adel when it was learned that the Capt. Matthew G. Nielson funeral procession would travel through Adel Sunday en route to the Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter.
Nielson, 27, from Jefferson was killed in action June 29 in Iraq. His funeral was held in Jefferson.
Among those who placed the flags along Highway 169 south, were Jim Loynachan, Harold Smith, Jon MaAvoy, Tom Harblson, Kent McAdon, Keith Soffa, Darrell Bauman, DUsty Weeks, Larry Crannell, Ray Hempill, Jerry Roberts, Clay Porter and Tom Waltz.
Although the Lions had to use hammers and rods to drill holes in the ground for the flags, the group finished the task in about 15 minutes with time to spare before the procession moved through town.
Adel Lions Club
P.O. Box 103
Adel IA 50003
Phone: (515) 577-5642
Email: adellionsclub@gmail.com
Website: www.adellionsclub.org
Facebook: AdelLionsClub
