Yesterday, LLCC honored veterans at its 23rd annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The event included American Legion Post 759 Color Guard posting the colors; LLCC Trustee Dennis Shackelford serving as master of ceremonies; the LLCC choir performing the national anthem and “God Bless America;” LLCC student Corporal Nathaniel Mayfield, U.S. Army, providing remarks; and LLCC alumni Kevin Kulavic playing “Taps.”
In addition, a featured piece from the World War I commemorative exhibit, “Have You Forgotten Yet? 100 Years Since the Armistice,” was on display at the ceremony. The full exhibit is available for viewing in the James S. Murray Gallery through Thursday, Nov. 15.
The event was sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honored all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.