This past Monday I had the opportunity to attend Golden Corral's annual Military Appreciation Ceremony to thank local veterans for their sacrifice and service to our country.
This is a wonderful program put together each year by New Boston's Golden Corral. Included this year was high school bands from New Boston and Portsmouth High School. Choirs from South Webster and New Boston performed at the event.
Members of the Order of the Purple Heart, Ladies in White, and Veterans Helping Veterans were present and American Legion Post 23 gave a 21 gun salute. Speakers included Barney Goodwin, Pastor Gary Dheel and Mayor James Warren.
It was heart-warming to see the many young people present at the event. The need to express to children the importance of Veteran's Day is, in my opinion, vital to providing outstanding citizens for our country. My personal thanks goes to the New Boston, Portsmouth and Bloom-Vernon School Districts for permitting us to share our Veterans Day observance with their students.
I would also like to express my personal thanks to the New Boston Golden Corral for a wonderful ceremony and the great care and respect showed for all our area veterans.
Mike Payton
11-17-2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
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