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Nov. 10, 2005

Celebration of Veteran's Day at ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥

On Fri., Nov. 11, ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ will host a Celebration of Veteran's Day to honor all ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ veterans and family members who have served our nation. The event begins at 12 noon in Scott Plaza, adjacent to the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Library.

The program will include a welcome and recognition of these veterans and ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ family members. In particular, the event will honor Chad Powell, the son-in-law of Dan Chason of the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Police Department. Powell died while serving his country in the Iraq War. His wife is Danielle Chason Powell, and his son is 3-year-old Elijah Powell.

There will be a moment of silence. President James E. Cofer, ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ family members and the veterans will together tie a yellow ribbon around three trees in Scott Plaza. History professor Dr. H. Perry Jones will deliver a remembrance message. The event will close with a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner under the direction of Derle Long.

All visitors are welcome to attend.

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