Sikeston Veterans Day Ceremony
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Jill Bock, staff
Sikeston honored veterans and those currently serving in the armed services in a special ceremony conducted Nov. 11 at the Sikeston High School Field House.
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Members of the Sikeston National Guard post the colors to start the ceremony.
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Michael Harris accepts two flags as he enters Monday's event at the Sikeston Field House.
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Megan Thompson leads the Sikeston High School Orchestra and Band.
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Tom Austin, a member of VFW Post 3714, presents the program on POWs and MIAs.
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Anna Catherine DeHart is pictured during a duet with Steven Seawright.
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Many members of the audience received special flags on their way in to Monday's ceremony at the Sikeston Field House.
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"Taps" is performed by a member of the Sikeston High School Band at the program's conclusion.
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Monday's Veterans Day Ceremony included a performance by the Sikeston High School Choir.
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Members of the Sikeston Community Choir joined with Sikeston High School students in the singing of patriotic songs.
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Both those currently serving in the military and those who had served were honored. Pictured are members of the Carmack family.
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Veterans stand to be recognized as music is played for their division of the Armed Services.
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Veterans stand to be recognized as music is played for their division of the Armed Services.
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A member of the Marine Corps stands to be recognized as music is played for their division of the Armed Services.
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Those in the Navy are recognized at the Veterans Day Program.
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Jessie Henry covers his heart as the Pledge of Allegiance is recited.
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Retired Col. Jack Jackson with the U.S. Marine Corps addresses the audience.
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Members of the audience listen to the guest speaker Col. Jack Jackson.
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Students and veterans share a moment during Monday's Veterans Day program.
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The audience listens as Steve Taylor, chairman of the Sikeston Veterans Park Committee, speaks.
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Students hold the service flags during the ceremony.
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Members of the Sikeston High School Orchestra perform.