Veteran’s Day ceremony held in Waxhaw

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Tara Botero
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Veteran’s and active duty military members stand at attention at the Memorial Wall in downtown Waxhaw. They will take rotating shifts to stand from sun up to sun down on November 11th, 2017.

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The Guest Speaker at Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day ceremony was Chaplain Tommy Watson, Doctor of Ministry/Commander of the 136th Chaplain Detachment of the N.C. Army National Guard.
The Guest Speaker at Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day ceremony was Chaplain Tommy Watson, Doctor of Ministry/Commander of the 136th Chaplain Detachment of the N.C. Army National Guard.
Edna Drakeford holds a list of veterans that will be honored with a Quilt of Valor.
A veteran receives a quilt from Waxhaw’s Quilts of Valor at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony held on November 11th, 2017.
Jimmy Carter is presented a Quilt of Valor by Edna Drakeford in honor of his service. Carter had planned to be hunting on November 11, 2017, but changed his plans when he was notified of being awarded a quilt. “It was worth it!”
A veteran receives a quilt from Waxhaw’s Quilts of Valor at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony held on November 11, 2017.
Edna Drakeford and her volunteers pose for a photo after presenting several of Waxhaw’s veterans with a quilt. Drakeford leads the Quilts of Valor in Waxhaw.
Troop 53 retires the colors during Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017.
Alex and Helen Zapp, from Waxhaw. Alex served from 1969-1970. “It was a very good ceremony. It’s great to honor my brothers.”
Fred Baker and his wife Ellen came down for the Veteran’s Day ceremony. Fred was presented with a quilt from Quilts of Valor – Waxhaw for his service. “I appreciate that they really care. And I appreciate that the American Legion is putting this on for the veterans.”
Larry Berg is originally from Iowa but now lives in Waxhaw and Harry Watkins from Waxhaw are starting a Veteran’s Coffee Club. Watkins served in the Army’s 101st Airborne in Vietnam. “Another Vietnam Vet invited me to a veteran’s coffee club in Monroe, and I thought, why not Waxhaw?” Waxhaw doesn’t have anything like this so he and Larry decided to start one. The Veteran’s Coffee House will meet at Waxhaw’s Baptist Church (8213 Waxhaw Monroe Rd) on December 28, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.. All Veteran’s are welcome!
Jefferson St Deli provided lunch to veteran’s and guests. Chris Wriggle, owner of Jefferson St Deli, said he would be honored to serve the veterans. Sospeso Coffee Roasters provided the coffee for the event.
Jefferson St Deli provided lunch to veterans and guests. Chris Wriggle, owner of Jefferson St Deli, said he would be honored to serve the veterans. Sospeso Coffee Roasters provided the coffee for the event.
Veterans and active duty military members stand at attention at the Memorial Wall in downtown Waxhaw. They will take rotating shifts to stand from sun up to sun down on November 11, 2017.
Troop 53 provided the Color Guard during Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017.
Waxhaw’s Quilts of Valor displayed the quilts that they were going to be presented to veterans.
George Masaru, Avery, and Sara, from Waxhaw, came down to witness the Veteran’s Day ceremony. “Our son is in Cub Scouts and will be helping lead the Pledge of Allegiance.”
Air Force Retiree, Colonel Michael Krueger, was Emcee at Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day ceremony on November 11, 2017.
Troop 53 provided the Color Guard during Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017.
Brentwood Richardson is from Waxhaw and is in Troop 53. He performed the National Anthem. “When I was 5, I joined a choir. I’ve loved singing since then. I was very nervous today.”
Pack 53 meets at the Waxhaw United Methodist Church. They led the Pledge of Allegiance during the Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017.
Father Kirby from Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church in Indian Land provided the Invocation at Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017
Members of different branches of the military raise their hands to represent the branch they served in during Waxhaw’s Veteran’s Day ceremony.
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