Sheriff Bobby McCallum and representatives of Haven Hospice Wednesday honored a 101-year-old Chiefland veteran who served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1941 to 1945.
Kenneth Carpenter was surrounded by family and friends and humbly accepted recognition for his lifelong achievements serving his country and this community.
He continued his service to the community after WWII by working in utilities in West Virginia. He ultimately made his home in Chiefland in 1974 where he worked for Central Florida Electric Cooperative until retirement.
Haven provides a veteran recognition ceremony for every veteran under their care. These ceremonies are typically facilitated by a Haven veteran volunteer or staff member and include the presentation of a certificate of appreciation and items like a patriotic lap quilt, American flag pin, and more. Haven RN case manager Scott Knudsen and volunteer coordinator Vandla Sullivan along with the Trenton Marine Corps Ladies Auxiliary representative Arlene Lang presented these gifts on behalf of Haven.
McCallum presented Carpenter with a certificate of appreciation and the coveted Levy County Sheriff’s Office challenge coin.
Carpenter is looking forward to celebrating his 102nd birthday in November with his wife Lucille, his son, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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Posted June 30, 2023
