A number of events and ceremonies are planned this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor and remember those who have served. The following are among the activities taking place.
Caribou
The Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery will be the site of a ceremony at 11 a.m. Dale McGlinn will act as emcee, and CPO Carl Smith will present the Loring Job Corps Honor Guard, along with any other organization present, to post the colors.
Col. David Cote, U.S. Air Force, retired, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Tim Hobbs will offer the invocation and benediction. Musical highlights will include Juanita Goetz with the national anthem and “Amazing Grace,” and Fred Ormezzani will play “Taps.”
Additionally, the Legion Riders of Madawaska Post 147 will give a 21-gun salute. Veterans, their families and the general public are invited to attend. Contact Harry C. Hafford at (207) 768-0525 for additional information.
Meanwhile, the Caribou American Legion, Henry B. Pratt Jr. Post 15 will hold an Honor Roll ceremony at the Caribou Fire Department, also at 11 a.m.
Those interested in attending early can enjoy coffee and donuts at the American Legion. Wayne Little, post commander, will be in attendance, as well as First Vice Commander Dana Cyr. Tawny Plourde, President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15, will also be present for the ceremony along with various members of the Caribou Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Presque Isle
In Presque Isle, the Hayward-Frazier Post 2599 VFW will hold a memorial service for deceased veterans from 10-11 a.m. at their post home, located at 6 State Rd.
Mars Hill
A Veterans Appreciation Supper will be held in Mars Hill the afternoon and evening of Veterans Day, from 3-8 p.m., at the William Cousins Post 118 American Legion.
The event is intended to show appreciation to veterans and their families, to include active duty and National Guard.
For more information, contact Rod Collins at 551-7222 or via email at rc199@twc.com.
