North Decatur to host Veteran’s day festivities

Greensburg, IN—North Decatur High School will be celebrating and honoring the Veterans of Decatur County during its’ annual Veterans Day festivities.

The celebration will be held on Monday, November 11th. This student-lead ceremony is open to the public.  

The day starts before dawn setting out the Avenue of Flags. At 8:30 am., the National Honor Society will be hosting breakfast in the cafeteria for Veterans and their families. And at 10 am, the program will start in the main gymnasium with a welcome from Principal Debbie Reynolds. Veterans, several community members for their contributions to veterans, and others will be recognized at this time.  

The ceremony includes student readings, a flag folding ceremony, the MIA recognition moment, the band salute of the armed forces, several choir numbers, and guest speaker, Tom Fleming. The ceremony will end with the tolling of the bell, the American Legion Legion Post 129 Honor Guard, and the playing of Taps by Mr.Tristan Ingmire.