Colonel Roy Moore, Jr., 40-year resident of Lopez Island, has been inducted into the Legion of Honor, being given the title of Chevalier (Knight), for his exceptional contribution to the liberation of France during World War II.

The Legion of Honor is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte, and is the highest decoration in France.

Dignitaries from the French Consulate in Seattle as well as from Ft.Lewis-McChord will travel to Lopez Island on Saturday, Feb. 25, to officiate a ceremony commemorating the award at Woodmen Hall.

The Hall building capacity necessitated invitations to some, however, interested fellow Lopezians are welcome to drop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to view the ceremony and say hello to Roy.