Fannin County, Texas -- A patriotic ceremony was held on Saturday, October 17 at the Ladonia Cemetery to honor the life and patriotism of Ladonia resident and Compatriot Col. Joe Meredith Hill, Past President, TXSSAR, WWI & WWII Veteran, and Retired Dallas City Judge. 

The event was sponsored by the Edmund Terrill Chapter, TXSSAR.

A Sons of the American Revolution medallion was placed at his graveside.

Men in colorful American Revolution uniforms fired a salute with muskets.

It was a beautiful afternoon to honor this distinguished citizen of Ladonia.