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Gilbert Veterans Day Ceremony
The Town of Gilbert, AZ, invited Perch Base back for their 2016 Veterans Day Ceremony. We took the USS Phoenix float to
the Municipal Center for a static display on Thursday, November 10, 2016.
They say, "There's no such thing as a free lunch," but local restaurants fed us, too!
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The 4th Graders from Settlers Point Elementary, led by Stephanie Usrey and Sandra Hendrickson, entertained us.
The Williams Field High School Symphonic Band entertained the crowd with patriotic music prior to the ceremony.
The Williams Field High School Symphonic Band, led by Mr. Bob Edgar, Director, entertained the crowd with patriotic music prior to the ceremony.
Jim Lykins, US Vietnam War Army Veteran was the Master of Ceremonies.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Fire Department, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Fire Department, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Fire Department, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
The Higley High School District ROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table.
The Higley High School District ROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross.
The Higley High School District ROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable Jenn Daniels, addresses the audience.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable Jenn Daniels, presents a Veterans Day Proclamation.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable Jenn Daniels, presents a Veterans Day Proclamation.
Army Sergeant Joseph Wheaton, of Phoenix, selected as the 2015 NFL-TILLMAN SCHOLAR by the National Football League (NFL) and the Pat Tillman Foundation was the Keynote Speaker.
The Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable Jenn Daniels, presents a plaque of appreciation to the Keynote Speaker, Joseph Wheaton.
Retiring the Colors by the ROTC.
The Gilbert Fire and Police Department Ceremonial Pipes and Drums concludes the ceremony.
The event program. Left-click to open complete PDF.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by students of the Gateway Baptist Academy.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by students of the Gateway Baptist Academy.
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