Sikeston Veterans Day Ceremony

Jill Bock, staff

Members of the Sikeston National Guard post the colors to start the ceremony.Jill Bock, staff

Michael Harris accepts two flags as he enters Monday's event at the Sikeston Field House.Jill Bock, staff

Veterans stand to be recognized as music is played for their division of the Armed Services.Jill Bock, staff

A member of the Marine Corps stands to be recognized as music is played for their division of the Armed Services.Jill Bock, staff

Those in the Navy are recognized at the Veterans Day Program.Jill Bock, staff

Jessie Henry covers his heart as the Pledge of Allegiance is recited.Jill Bock, staff

Retired Col. Jack Jackson with the U.S. Marine Corps addresses the audience.Jill Bock, staff

Members of the audience listen to the guest speaker Col. Jack Jackson.Jill Bock, staff

Students and veterans share a moment during Monday's Veterans Day program.Jill Bock, staff

The audience listens as Steve Taylor, chairman of the Sikeston Veterans Park Committee, speaks.Jill Bock, staff

Students hold the service flags during the ceremony.Jill Bock, staff

Megan Thompson leads the Sikeston High School Orchestra and Band.Jill Bock, staff

Members of the Sikeston High School Orchestra perform.Jill Bock, staff

Tom Austin, a member of VFW Post 3714, presents the program on POWs and MIAs.Jill Bock, staff

Anna Catherine DeHart is pictured during a duet with Steven Seawright.Jill Bock, staff

Many members of the audience received special flags on their way in to Monday's ceremony at the Sikeston Field House.Jill Bock, staff

"Taps" is performed by a member of the Sikeston High School Band at the program's conclusion.Jill Bock, staff

Monday's Veterans Day Ceremony included a performance by the Sikeston High School Choir.Jill Bock, staff

Members of the Sikeston Community Choir joined with Sikeston High School students in the singing of patriotic songs.Jill Bock, staff

Both those currently serving in the military and those who had served were honored. Pictured are members of the Carmack family.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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