Ruston's Veterans Day "Honoring Our Heroes" Celebration

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You are cordially invited to attend the Ruston’s Veterans Day “Honoring Our Heroes” Celebration. The City of Ruston and the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce want to express our appreciation to our local veterans. Please join us for the special event on Friday, November 11, 2016.

The program will kick-off with a parade at 10 a.m. The parade route will begin in the parking lot of the old Police Jury location, turn south on Trenton Street, and east on Park Avenue.

In case of rain, the ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. at the Ruston Armory at 3102 McDonald Avenue. 

Flyover: 2 F15s, Air Force
Presentation of Colors: Air Force ROTC
Singing of the Anthem: Kristi C. Hardaway
Invocation: Retired Chaplain Andrew Johnson
Silence for Laying of the Wreath: Recruiter
POW MIA Presentation: Arnold Air Society
Introduction of Mayor Ronny Walker: Bill Elmore, Retired Lt. Col. of 28 years
Welcome, Proclamation, Recognition of Elected Officials: Mayor Walker
Introduction of speaker: Ronnie Lyons, SSG Retired U.S. Army & Past VC of Department of LA American Legion
Guest Speaker: Col. Gordan D. Ford
Special Recognitions: James Austin
Dismissal Prayer: Representative Rob Shadoin