Ben Russell grads celebrate veteran’s life with dedication
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The Benjamin Russell High School 1964 alumni class presented a special book to Adelia M. Russell Library Thursday. 

 By William Marlow Multimedia Reporter

Earlier this week, Benjamin Russell High School (BRHS) alumni converged in Alexander City to celebrate a particular veteran’s birthday. 

The high school’s 1964 alumni class donated a book Thursday to Adelia M. Russell Library in memory of a former classmate. “From the Shadows: A Tribute to the 1968 West Point Graduates Who Gave Their Lives in Vietnam” acknowledges the military service of 1964 BRHS class president Lieutenant Harry Ellis Hayes. 

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.