Several events slated for Veterans Day.Byline: The Register-Guard The following events are planned to commemorate Veterans Day today and Saturday: Cross Plaza ceremony Eugene Bible College A Bible college is an institution of higher education in which the course of study specializes in biblical studies. This curriculum differs from the focus on academic programs of Christian liberal arts colleges or research universities, which may include, but are not limited to, will host a ceremony to honor veterans at the college's Cross Plaza at 10:45 a.m. today. State Chaplain Col. John Dinsmore of the Oregon Army National Guard will deliver the keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. . The ceremony will also feature a color guard, recognition of veterans and families, prayer for the troops, music, wreath-laying and a moment of silence. For information, call Lt. Col. John Simmons
John Simmons is a former American football defensive back. , 953-6128, or Freida Arns, 485-1780. Veterans breakfast American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Bay Area Post 34, located at 1421 Airport Way, will host an annual Veterans Day breakfast on Saturday featuring a military guest speaker. The cost is $5 and $2.50 for children. For information, call John Martin, 756-5314. Veterans dinner The Veteran Recovery Coalition will hold an afternoon dinner for veterans and others on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1626 Willamette St. The cost is $5 per person for veterans and their families, $8 for others. The day includes a speech from retired Brigadier Gen. Norm Hoffman, a color guard and music by the Elizabeth Cable Band. The meal includes turkey, ham, steaks and trimmings. Veterans Day speeches The American Legion - Veterans of Foreign Wars and Veterans Memorial Association will host two speakers at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1626 Willamette St., Eugene. Register-Guard columnist Bob Welch There are a number of famous people of this name including:
Captain Sallylou Bonzer adj. 1. remarkable or wonderful. Adj. 1. bonzer - remarkable or wonderful Australia, Commonwealth of Australia - a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia , one of only four surviving nurses of the 45th Field Hospital, will describe her experiences and what it was like serving in a wartime field hospital. Bonzer holds many decorations, including the French Legion of Honor Legion of Honor: see decorations, civil and military. . The event will be held in the upstairs ballroom. For information, call Nathan Fendrich at 484-0785 or e-mail nbf6644 @yahoo.com. Springfield parade The Lane County Veterans Day Parade Association will hold its seventh annual parade, themed "Guardians of Freedom," in Springfield at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The route begins at Mohawk and Centennial, goes south to Main Street and west to Pioneer Parkway. For information, go to www.vetsdayparade.org. Florence parade Florence will hold its first Veterans Day Parade through Old Town to the Siuslaw Port parking lot on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. There will be military static displays, vintage military vehicles Military vehicles include all land combat and transportation vehicles, excluding rail-based, which are designed for or are in significant use by military forces. See also list of armoured fighting vehicles. , memorabilia and the Wall of Reflection. |
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