Sikeston's Veterans Day Ceremony 2015

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Sikeston honored its military veterans in a special ceremony conducted at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Sikeston Field House. This year's guest speaker was Lt. Col. Mike Johnson.

Members of the Sikeston National Guard wait for the start of the Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The POW-MIA flag is draped over an empty chair prior to the start of the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Music for the Sikeston Veterans Day program was provided by members of the Sikeston High School Band, Orchestra and Choir. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Members of the Sikeston National Guard Unit post the U.S. and Missouri flags at the opening of the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)

Members of the Sikeston High School Choir hold their hands over their hearts as they perform the National Anthem at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Glair Moran, chaplain of the Sikeston American Legion Post 114, introduces the guest speaker for the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Lt. Col. Mike Johnson, a member of the United States Marine Corps and a native of Southeast Missouri, speaks at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Sikeston High School students listen to the guest speaker at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
148th District Rep. Holly Rehder reads a proclamation honoring Lt. Col. Mike Johnson of the United States Marine Corps at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Members of the Sikeston High School choir perform at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Students, citizens and veterans filled the Sikeston Field House for the Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps are recognized at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Sikeston High School students hold their hands over their hearts as the school orchestra and band perform the National Anthem at the opening of the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
A veteran of the U.S. Navy stands as his branch is honored at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The Sikeston High School Orchestra performs at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Members of the Sikeston High School Band perform the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The audience at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House included all ages. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Jiggs Moore, right, a member of the Sikeston Veterans Park Committee, is honored for his service to the committee at the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. Presenting the plaque is Steve Taylor, chairman of the committee, as Blair Moran, center, watches.(Jill Bock, Staff)
A member of the Sikeston High School band performs "Taps" at the conclusion of the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Lt. Col. Mike Johnson, the guest speaker for the Sikeston Veterans Day Program, speaks with a member of the audience. (Jill Bock, Staff)