Sept. 25-The Ararat, VA community of Patrick County gave a big homecoming welcome to Marine CPL J. B. Kerns on Sunday, September 25, 2011 with a picnic dinner and motocycle escort
Photo by Mary D. Hill
A reception was given at the Dan River Park in Ararat.
CPL Kerns was severly injured in military duty in Afghanistan with the loss of both legs and one arm. He is an amazing walking miracle. We in Patrick County are extremely proud of this young soldier.