Before the start of the ceremony, veterans were invited to a coffee and cookie hour, held in the elementary library. Veterans reminisce their military service with each other during the coffee hour. Elementary teacher Danielle Fitzgerald stands proudly next to her father, Jack LaMothe. The color guard stands at attention at the start of the ceremony. The veterans marched into the gym to their reserved seats. Local vet Art Masch marches into the ceremony. One of the main speakers at the ceremony is Elementary art teacher and former corporal, Mike McGee, US Army National Guard '92-'98. Students made a presentation to the veterans and audience. Their presentation was about the American flag and Veterans Day. Elementary students, Tarrance and Sean Edwards, presented a flag to the school sent by their dad, Dan Edwards, a contractor stationed in Afghanistan. Elementary principal, Connie Hamilton, explains the significance of the color guard to the students. Attendees recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students present each vet with a certificate commemorating the ceremony. The elementary choir led the attendees in song. At the close of the ceremony, students and vets exchanged handshakes.
Veterans participating in the ceremony are: Corporal Bill Abshire, US Marines, 1948-1951; Sgt. Chris Adair, US Army, 1999-present; Specialist 4 Richard C. Bush II, US Army, 1984-1986; Corporal Roger Cochrun, US Army 1944-1946; A.D.A.N. Lynn Dawson, US Navy, 1990-1993; Corporal K.C. Fahrni, US Army; Tech. 4 Ken Hubbard, US Army, 1945-1947; E5 Sgt. Huyser, Vietnam Veteran; 11th Airborne Don Kauffman, Korean War; Sonarman 2nd Class Ned Kuhlman, US Navy, 1958-1962; Spec. 2nd Class Emily Laird, US Navy, 1944-1946; Sgt. E5 Jack LaMoth, US Army, Vietnam; SFC Andy Lytle, US Army National Guard; Seaman Art Masch, US Navy, WWII; Capt. David Price, US Navy, 1985-present; Secialist Tucker McPherson, US Army, 1981-1987; Corporal Fred Schnert, US Army, Korea; E3 Airman George Steward, US Navy, 1969-1973; PFC Leon Sutherland, US Army, 1956-1958; Specialist 4th Class Mick Vandervelde, US Army, 1961-1964; Specialist 4 Roger Weeks, US Army, Vietnam; Colonel Sam Yeiter, 1940-1978
Before the start of the ceremony, veterans were invited to a coffee and cookie hour, held in the elementary library.
The Veterans Day event was organized by elementary staff
member Helene Alfano
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