Service held at Augusta VA ahead of Martin Luther King Day
Published: Jan. 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM EST
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Thursday, at the Augusta VA’s office, a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. service was held and live-streamed.
News 12′s Mikel Hannah-Harding was also at the event.
We heard from one speaker about why people call Martin Luther King Day a day on, and not a day off.
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“It’s a day on. It’s a day for us to treat everyone with dignity and respect and to make sure that we help our fellow man,” said John Henry Steve.
Steve also said he thinks people will continue to honor Dr. King’s legacy.
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