Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library partnered with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) for a Veterans Day project, to delivering letters to Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City.

The impetus for the project, according to Adelia M. Russell Library, was to let veterans know how much their service to the country is appreciated. Individuals could generate their own letters or use one of the templates provided by the libraries to express their personal thanks to a veteran. The deadline for submissions was set at 1 p.m. on Nov. 10, after which the letters were delivered to residents at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home.