BLOOMFIELD - Tuesday's Veterans Day observance here at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery included a Prisoners of War/Missing in Action ceremony, along with a Keynote speech offered by Lt. Col. Edward Gargas of the Missouri Army National Guard. After entrance music performed by the Bloomfield High School Band; Director's comments by SMSgt. USAF (ret.) Kenneth G. Swearengin; the Invocation offered by First General Baptist Church Pastor Ronnie Stevens; and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Elmer Wilson, the band performed the "Star Spangled Banner." The POW/MIA Table Ceremony followed, led by narrator Gary Kitchen, SFC USA (ret.). Allison Statler performed the traditional hymn, "Amazing Grace." Branches of the Armed Services were represented by the United States Army's James Adams, SFC
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POPLAR BLUFF - Three Rivers College is honoring U.S. Veterans this week with a full slate of activities. On Tuesday, a Veterans Day Ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at the campus’ flagpole, with Army/Air Force appreciation Day to follow on Wednesday at noon at the Bess Student Center. Face Painting activities will be part of the fun. Thursday is designated as Navy/Coast Guard Appreciation Day. The week ends with Friday’s R.E.D. Day to remember all deployed troops by wearing red shirts. A “Rock Your Red” bowling party will take place at Bluff Lanes, 6 to 9 p.m., for anyone wearing red that has a college ID. Jonathan Atwood, Coordinator of Media Services for Three Rivers, said that the college
Nov 11,A video named "I Fought For You" has been floating around cyberspace recently and is well worth focusing on today. This video is brought to you by First Baptist of Poplar Bluff. http://vimeo.com/111423946
Nov 11,POPLAR BLUFF – Words just cannot express or describe the debt and gratitude we owe to our men and women veterans and to their families for keeping our country free. Their sacrifices are immeasurable. Millions lost their lives. Many were severely injured. All gave 100% to defend our great country. So tomorrow, let's celebrate our veterans and pay our respects humbly by attending a ceremony or visiting a veteran. Maybe make a phone call to a family who lost a loved one or has an injured soldier. Perhaps call the family of an active duty military member and let them know you are praying for them and their loved ones safety. Let's make tomorrow a celebration of the victories and
Nov 10,A tribute song for the daughter of a military man. Ben Becker, currently a junior at Greenville High School, wrote this song in 2012 for a close friend whose father had been deployed to Afghanistan for 9 months. http://youtu.be/7HaihoYn1qU
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