The Disabled American Veterans & Auxillary is honoring two Brownsville natives

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Disabled American Veterans & Auxillary is honoring Brownsville native retired Master Sgt. Larry Hawks at 9 a.m. Saturday in recognition of Hawks’ earning the Distinguished Service Cross.

The event, A Day of Honor, begins at 9 a.m. at the Edmonson County Courthouse.

The city is also honoring Cpl. James Larry Hightower, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on Oct. 22, 1966.

The public is invited to attend.