Many perceptions of the definition of “hero” were redefined on July 3rd as a room-full of children and adults welcomed one of Missouri’s most-decorated Vietnam veterans to the Summersville Library. Wayne and Cathy Renegar were invited guests of honor for the library’s EVERY HERO HAS A STORY Summer Reading Program activity, and they were visibly humbled at the outpouring of love and appreciation from our townspeople for Mr. Renegar’s service to his country. After all recited the Pledge of Allegiance, Mr. Renegar shared his photos, documents, and medals along with some of the stories that went with them. All exchanged handshakes and/or hugs with this war veteran, and several asked for his autograph before the visit ended.
Every hero does have a story, and we feel very fortunate that Wayne Renegar shared his with us at Summersville Library.