ECC celebrates Veterans Day 2015
Wednesday / November 11, 2015
The lobby of Kruse Main was nearly full today as students, staff, community members and guests joined Ellsworth Community College in celebrating Veterans Day 2015. Guest speaker Captain Katherine Barton, U.S. Army National Guard, talked about the history and current involvements of the U.S. military, the sacrifices made by service members and their families, and the crucial role the U.S. military plays in preserving the freedoms enjoyed by all U.S. citizens.
 Captain Katherine Barton addresses the crowd. |
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 ECC student-veterans stand to be recognized. |
 Community veterans were also recognized. |
 Captain Katherine Barton and ECC Professor (retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel) Bernie Koehrsen. |
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 ECC Provost Dr. Martin Reimer. |
 ECC Veterans Affairs Coordinator Brittany Myers. |
 ECC Choir, directed by Anne Sherve-Ose. |
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 ECC Band member Luis Juarez plays Taps. |
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