From left to right, veterans Agapito Gonzales, Guadalupe Almendarez (sitting), John Snyder, Alfino Garcia, Charles Calvert (sitting), Allen Bohac, John Petrus, and postmaster Domingo Rodriguez. Click here for Veterans Ceremony photos at Shutterfly.com
The Signal is proud to report that appreciation for the sacrifices of local American war veterans runs high in our community.Friday's recognition ceremonies began at 7:30 a.m. at the Skidmore post office. Postmaster Domingo Rodriguez organized the event which featured a flag-raising, recitation of the pledge of allegiance, prayer by reverend Jason Calvert, and the presentation of appreciation pins by VFW Post 9170 chaplain John Snyder.
At 9:00 a.m., veterans converged on the S-T ISD Events Center gymnasium for the annual ceremony honoring "Those Who Serve." Superintendent, Dr. Brett Belmarez, hosted the event which began with the presentation of colors by FFA students, a special salute to each branch of the armed forces, and the presentation of appreciation pins by students descended from the assembled veterans. The ceremony concluded with a stirring rendition of taps by student trumpeters Beth Gonzales and Trevor Dragon and reception in the S-T ISD cafeteria.
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