Keynote Speaker Jim Nelson
"Young men and women, you
won the lottery when you
were born in the United
States. Remember, remember,
you have been so blessed,"
he said.
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Veterans Day programs in Pinedale Nov. 11
Original post November 4, 2024 | Updated November 13, 2024
Veterans Day is Monday, November 11th. It is a Federal holiday honoring men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, on the anniversary of the end of World War I. The war ended in an armistice agreement on the 11th Month at the 11th hour. The following programs will be in Pinedale on November 11th:
8:45-9:15AM: Assembly at the Pinedale Elementary School
9:45-10:15: Assembly for the Pinedale Middle School in the High School Sheppard Auditorium
11:00AM-12:00 Noon: Assembly and Awards Ceremony for the Pinedale High School and Community in the High School Auditorium
12:00 Noon Luncheon at the VFW in Pinedale
Update: Photos by Pinedale Online!
Update, Nov. 13:2024: The 2024 Veterans Day program was held on Monday, November 11th in the Sheppard Auditorium in Pinedale. There were programs in the morning at the local schools, and then a program for the community. The Pinedale High School Combined Choir, led by Gregory Allen, sang selected patriotic songs. Chaplain Randy Belton (US Marines) gave the invocation. The Pinedale High School Concert Band, led by Justin Smith, played musical selections. Keynote Speaker was Jim Nelson, part of the brother duo with Andy Nelson for COW (Clear Out West) Radio. Community awards were given out to Bomgaars, Jim & Andy Nelson, and Sublette County Deputy Garrett Lozier. Student essay awards were given, and the delegates for Boys and Girls State spoke briefly about their experience. Mike Edison, with the American Legion, MC’d the program and gave out the Community Awards. Phil Vrska, US Marines, led posting of the colors. Click on this link for pictures from the program: 2024 Pinedale Veterans Day program
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