- Last Updated on Friday, 28 October 2016 18:03
The Monongahela Veterans Council will hold Veterans Day ceremonies at Chess Park in Monongahela at 10 a.m. on November 11, 2016.
Taking part in the annual service will be the Mon Valley Leathernecks; the Shipmates; members of Posts 302, 613, and 949 of the American Legion; and Post 1409 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Many other local veterans will be in attendance as well.
Among the dignitaries invited to attend will be State Representatives Camera Bartolotta and Rick Saccone; County Commissioner Larry Maggi and Diana Irey Vaughn; our own mayor Bob Kepecs; and city council members.
The program opens with Invocation by Rev. Bill Bailey of Journey by Grace Church, followed by the National Anthem, featuring the vocal talents of Ms. Kim VanVooris. Our guest speaker, Ms. Susan Meighan, is Director of Veterans Affairs for Washington County.
To conclude the ceremonies, Benediction will be said by Rev. Richard Bass of the Holy Tabernacle of God in Christ. The Mon Valley Honor Guard will then perform the Rifle Salute and Taps.
