MACOMB, Ill., Nov. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University's Veterans Resource Center is proud to celebrate Military Appreciation Week with a week full of events, highlighted by a Veteran's Day Military Tribute Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and concluding with Serve and Protect Day at the WIU Football game on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The Military Tribute Ceremony will be held from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 11 beneath the flags on the south side of Hanson Field. The program will include a color guard presentation, a solo performance of the National Anthem and remarks from a guest speaker, Adam Yates from Quincy, who is a veteran, WIU alumnus and retired police chief. Gr...