As the nation observes Veteran’s Day today, the focus turns to the men and women whose service and sacrifice helped shape and protect the country. Locally, the Annual Veteran’s Day Program at the Monmouth American Legion will begin at 9:30 am this morning with music by the Monmouth College Band, followed by a program, explains Warren County Sheriff Martin Edwards:
“Veteran’s Day is more of a time of celebration and remembrance of the many people that have sacrificed for the country. We must always honor them regardless of the day, but it is a time for veterans to be recognized, to thank a veteran but really consider what you are thanking them for. It is an honorable calling. It is something that should be recognized,” says Edwards.
“Come on out to the American Legion Post 136. The Monmouth College Band will be playing, and they start the music ahead of the actual program time, which starts at ten o’clock. We have two speakers, Chief of Police Joe Switzer, who is an Army Veteran, and Dr. Eugene Watkins form the Warren County History Museum. We are going to feature a Monmouth-Roseville Madrigal Singer doing a solo. This year, the 250th Anniversary of the Country, so I think we will put a little flavor on that,” Edwards adds.
The Annual Veteran’s Day Program from the Monmouth American Legion will also be broadcast live on AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM and online at radiomonmouth.com beginning at 10 am today.
