Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Dayton WWII veteran Owen Agenbroad (top photo) was the first Everyday Hero to tell his story last Thursday at the Dayton Memorial Library as part of this summer's reading program. Guests heard first-person accounts of Agenbroad's experience as a runner, bravely carrying Marine-company messages across enemy-occupied territory on Iwo Jima.
Peyton Dobbs, 8, of Dayton shyly tries on Agenbroad's WWII helmet.
Peyton Dobbs reverently explored Agenbroad's mementos on display Thursday along with mother and son Kristen Benzo and Leo Benzo, 6, also of Dayton. Check the program schedule online, at the library or in our weekly calendar in The Times to see who will speak next.
Verla Rouse of Dayton talks with Agenbroad as she passes his helmet to another audience member.
Dayton WWII veteran Owen Agenbroad (top photo) was the first Everyday Hero to tell his story last Thursday at the Dayton Memorial Library as part of this summer's reading program . . .
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