Bonham -- Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home hosted two events Tuesday, July 12 to honor veterans.  Tuesday morning, a pinning occurred and all residents were presented with a military branch lapel pin.  Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., a ceremony was held to thank our veterans for their service.

Named after Army 2nd Lt. Clyde W. Cosper who gave his life to avoid crashing his B-17 bomber into an English village in November 1943 during World War II, the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham opened in 2001 and provides first-class long term care for up to 160 residents, including up to 32 Alzheimer's residents in a separate, secured unit.

Created and operated exclusively for Texas veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents, the Clyde W. Cosper home offers superior care that is Medicare and Medicaid certified. 

For more information, please call (903) 640-8387 or visit http://www.glo.texas.gov/vlb/vethomes/index.html

Tyree Harris, VP Human Resources, HMR

Chaplain John Allen, American Legion Post 178

As the oldest veteran in residence at Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home, Doyle Taylor had the honor of cutting the cake. Mr. Taylor is assisted by Nurse Aid Trainee, Star Jones.