The late Leon Meyer is remembered for his tireless work to establish a Piedmont Area Veterans Center and to build a museum in town.
His life was cut short by COVID-19 last year.
On Thursday, Aug. 5, Meyer was honored at a barbecue dinner. A plaque honoring Meyer was dedicated, said Hoss Cooley of Piedmont.
Bill Sharp of Sharp’s BBQ provided a pork dinner at the Piedmont Veterans Event Center, 170 N.W. 178/Edmond Road.
A dedication was followed by a speech by John Bickerstaff.
Meyer, a longtime Piedmont benefactor, died of COVID-19 in December.
Cooley, who is president of the Piedmont Area Veterans Association, was close friends with Meyer, who was the treasurer of the association. Cooley said the plaque dedication is a chance to remember Meyer and all he accomplished.
Meyer, 72, owned Overland Express Realty Company and developed Eastwind addition N.W. 164 and Sara Road.
He was originally from Nebraska, and served in Air Force. He was retired from the Air Force.
People who want to attend the barbecue dinner can bring a side dish or a dessert. There is no cost to eat at the dinner and attend the dedication. The veterans will conduct their monthly meeting after the dedication.
