Veterans Day observance scheduled

Veterans Day ceremonies in St, Johns will take place on Wednesday, November 11 beginning with a parade at 11:00 am.. All veterans are being invited to participate in the proceedings, including the short march from the Wilson Center to the Clinton County Veterans Memorial, site of the observance.

Military vehicles and other transportation will be present to provide rides for those vets who want to join in the parade, but who may be unable to walk the entire route. Parade units will be begin forming in the parking lot behind the Wilson Center at 10:30 a.m.

The featured speak for the event will be Craig Whitford, Commander of the George W. Anderson Camp 58 of thc Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. This year’s ceremonies will coincide with the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln; so it seems very appropriate that we tie our Civil War veterans to this particular day, a day originally selected to honor the end of WWI, the war to end all wars.

The Redwing Marching Band, under the direction of Roy Davis will provide the musical portion of the observance. Patriotic tunes and national anthems will provide a military atmosphere and demonstrate the continuing support that this organization has annually shown for local vets.

This year’s ceremony will honor all veterans who have worn the colors of American warriors, past, preset and future. A 21-gun rifle tribute using the muzzle-loaders of the S.U.V.C.W. and the M-1s of the St Johns Honor Guard will be included in the program’s agenda.

The service is being sponsored by American Legion Post 153, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4113 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 64.