Local residents keeping the spirit of ’45 alive

By DAVID J. HARDIN

Smiles were in abundance on Saturday as residents of the Stoney Brook Assisted Living Center and Copperas Cove gathered to celebrate the annual event known as “The Spirit of 45, Keeping the Spirit Alive.” According to Stoney Brook’s  business manager, Andrea Martin, The Spirit of ’45 is an annual event to honor and say thanks to the men and woman who lived through, contributed to and  served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.