Ruston's Veterans Day Celebration
10 a.m. Parade: Grand Marshals, Lundy Cavender & Sam Maddox
11 a.m. Program Begins in Railroad Park
Emcee: Roman Farrar
Flyover: #AFFlyover F15s, National Guard 159 FW
Presentation of Colors: LA Tech AFROTC
Singing of the Anthem: Linnea Allen
Pledge of Allegiance: Gold Star Mother, Priscilla Soigner
Invocation: Rev. Tommie Speights
Laying of the Wreath: Nipa Thomas, Sergeant First Class United States Army
POW Ceremony: American Legion Post 593 Grambling La. Ret. Sergeant First Class Ronnie Lyons and Ret. Lt. Col. Ewin Collier
Introduction of Mayor Ronny Walker: Roman Farrar
Welcome, Proclamation, Recognition of Elected Officials: Mayor Walker
Introduction of speaker: District Attorney, John Belton
Guest Speaker: “Noel Tom Jones”, Ret. Lt. General
Special Recognitions: James Austin
Dismissal Prayer: Rob Shadoin, State Representative
Please visit the North Louisiana Military Museum after the program!
Date and Time
Friday Nov 10, 2017
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
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