Community gathers for Veterans and Family Day at Maxwell Mill Campground
PINK HILL — Local families worked together to host the fourth annual Veterans and Family Day at Maxwell Mill Campground in Pink Hill on Saturday, Nov. 7. Head organizer Rick Branch, who travels in from Washington, D.C., to host the event each year, said he does it because he believes veterans deserve it, especially those in his hometown. The theme of this year’s event was "The Quad." “Veterans, we love you all day without a limit. Our veterans are national treasures, and the United States Army was heavily represented this year,” he said. The all-day event started in the morning at the campground picnic area and lasted until 11 p.m. During the day, people could enjoy bounce houses, a mechanical bull, games, and more. Raffle tickets were sold, and several prizes were given away, including 11 drones. There was musical entertainment throughout the day by DJ DLux, who traveled from Washington and DJ Kidtree from Atlanta. Once it got dark, the event turned into a place for veterans and the community to hang out, listen to music and dance. “Love was in the air, fellowship was everywhere, and that good ol’ southern cooking was off the chain," Branch said. “We
