The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the university’s Veterans Square. The ceremony is open to the public.
The event will include a welcome from Stacy Martin, UMFK’s student life coordinator; remarks from UMFK President Deb Hedeen; and the singing of the national anthem by Bri Bois, a UMFK conservation law student.
“UMFK Veterans Day Ceremony is a unique event that brings together people of all ages in our community to honor those who have served for our daily freedom. I am the daughter of retired Master Sergeant James Wiley(USAF) so this event is close to my heart and a privilege to help organize,”said Stacy Martin.
Richard Dominikoski, commander of American Legion Post133 in Fort Kent, will call the color guard to order.
The ceremony will also include the presentation of the colors, a moment of silence, and taps. President Hedeen will give closing remarks.
Following the ceremony, veterans are invited to a free lunch in UMFK’s Nowland Hall dining room. Each veteran may bring one guest for$5. All other attendees may purchase lunch for $5.
A POW/MIA table will be set in the dining hall room to honor service members who are missing, imprisoned or have fallen.
