The 2023 Veteran’s Day Program was held on the Courthouse lawn beginning with music by the Jasper County Junior High band (Director Jeffrey Finley). The invocation was given by Mike Knepper from Central Christian Church.
The Star Spangled Banner was sung by Lucy Bierman, Johnathan Blecha, Garridan Goss, Ella Radke, Charlotte Schackmann, and Isaac Street. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Jasper County Girl Scouts. The group above then sang Battle Hymn of the Republic.
The speaker for the event was Keith Michels, SFC, Illinois Army National Guard, Retired, 30 years of service with two overseas deployments. Following the speaker, the Jasper County Veterans fired the volleys. NCHS Students Ella Radke and Isaac Street played taps and echo taps. Members of the NCHS Chorus (listed above) sang America the Beautiful. Mike Knepper ended the ceremony with the benediction.
Jacque Holsapple with the Newton Public Library presented a Quilt of Honor created by the community and will be presented at a later time to Norman Baker.
The Master of Ceremonies is James S. Treccia.
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