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Gilbert Veterans Day Ceremony
Several Perch Base members attended the 2018 Town of Gilbert, AZ Veterans Day Ceremony on November 8, 2018,
at the Gilbert Municipal Center.
They say, "There's no such thing as a free lunch," but local restaurants fed us, too!
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The Town of Gilbert gave each veteran a challenge coin.
Perch Base members Doug La Rock, Dan Marks, Ray Marshall and John Zaichkin attended the ceremony.
Perch Base members Doug La Rock, Dan Marks, Ray Marshall and John Zaichkin attended the ceremony.
The 4th Graders from Settlers Point Elementary, led by Stephanie Usrey and Sandra Hendrickson, entertained us with patriotic songs.
The Williams Field High School Symphonic Band entertained the crowd with patriotic music prior to the ceremony.
The Williams Field High School Symphonic Band entertained the crowd with patriotic music prior to the ceremony.
The Williams Field High School Symphonic Band entertained the crowd with patriotic music prior to the ceremony.
The Williams Field High School Symphonic Band entertained the crowd with patriotic music prior to the ceremony.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Police & Fire Departments, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Police & Fire Departments, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
The Campo Verde High School Advanced Vocal Ensemble, led by Mr. Matthew Flora, Director, sang the National Anthem.
The Gilbert High School AFJROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table (Navy.)
The Gilbert High School AFJROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table (Army.)
The Gilbert High School AFJROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table (Marine Corps.)
The Gilbert High School AFJROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table (Air Force.)
The Gilbert High School AFJROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table (Coast Guard.)
The Higley Unified School District AFJROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross (driving the rifle.)
The Higley Unified School District AFJROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross (placing the helmet & dog tags.)
The Higley Unified School District AFJROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross (placing the boots.)
The Higley Unified School District AFJROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross.
Veterans of each service stand as their service song is played.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable Jenn Daniels, addresses the audience.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable Jenn Daniels, presents the Proclamation of Veterans Day to Gilbert American Legion Service Officer Ernest Lane, Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel Freddie J. Blish (USMC, ret) presents the keynote address.
The Higley Unified School District AFJROTC retires the colors.
The Higley Unified School District AFJROTC retires the colors.
The Gilbert Fire Department Ceremonial Team plays the Pipes and Drums.
The Gilbert Fire Department Ceremonial Team plays the Pipes and Drums.
The Gilbert Civic Center World Trade Center Memorial.
(More at Gilbert website, https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/9-11-memorial.)
The event program. Left-click to open complete PDF.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by students of the Desert Gateway Baptist Academy.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by students of the Desert Gateway Baptist Academy.
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