Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Pike County Veterans Day Ceremony
Pikeville, Ky.—The Pike County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with East Kentucky Broadcasting held its Veteran’s Day Celebration on Sunday, November 9, at the Mark V in Pikeville.
Several distinguished guests participated in the event, including keynote speaker, Sgt. Lloyd W. Holland and U.S. Army Veteran, Lt. Col. David Zoellers, who spoke about the significance of the United States Flag.
The program began with a splendid tribute to veterans, given by East Kentucky Broadcasting’s Randy Jones. Guests were welcomed by Pike County Deputy Judge/Executive John Doug Hays, who also served as the event’s master of ceremonies.
U.S. Air Force Veteran and Southern Baptist Association Director Bob Finch gave the invocation, which was followed by the Posting of the Colors by members of Pike County Central High School’s JROTC and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Star-Spangled Banner was sung by the Pikeville High School Quartet.
Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford introduced Sgt. Holland.
Several distinguished guests participated in the event, including keynote speaker, Sgt. Lloyd W. Holland and U.S. Army Veteran, Lt. Col. David Zoellers, who spoke about the significance of the United States Flag.
The program began with a splendid tribute to veterans, given by East Kentucky Broadcasting’s Randy Jones. Guests were welcomed by Pike County Deputy Judge/Executive John Doug Hays, who also served as the event’s master of ceremonies.
U.S. Air Force Veteran and Southern Baptist Association Director Bob Finch gave the invocation, which was followed by the Posting of the Colors by members of Pike County Central High School’s JROTC and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Star-Spangled Banner was sung by the Pikeville High School Quartet.
Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford introduced Sgt. Holland.
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