Soldiers, loved ones gather at Veterans Wall to remember

Monday, November 13, 2023

DAR/B. Kay Richter

The Poplar Bluff Veterans’ council and the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center hosted their annual program to honor all veterans Saturday. The formal ceremony was held at the Veterans Wall outside of Black River Coliseum. The ceremony featured many community members and local veterans.

Members of the Poplar Bluff High School JROTC retire the colors during a Veterans Day ceremony Saturday morning at the Veterans Wall in front of the Black River Coliseum.

Local members of the Vietnam Veterans of America salute during the flag ceremony on Saturday morning. The event featured several speakers and was sponsored by the Poplar Bluff Veteranā€™s Council and the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.
MMC Emmett Morgan (U.S. Navy- retired) was the keynote speaker during the Veterans Day ceremony Saturday morning. Morgan spoke of his military experience and shared his stories of being a member of the Army and Navy.
A table is set for prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action on Veterans Day.
Chaplain Roy Lee, a member of the Marine Corp. rises to be recognized during Captain James Toddā€™s (U.S. Air Force) performance of the Armed Forces Medley. All service members and branches of the military were recognized during the performance.
A veteran holds a child during the Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday morning. The event featured several speakers and was sponsored by the Poplar Bluff Veteran's Council and the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.
Members of the Poplar Bluff High School Jazz Band perform patriotic songs before and after the Veterans Day ceremony Saturday morning. The event featured several speakers and was sponsored by the Poplar Bluff Veteranā€™s Council and the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.