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Veterans
Vigil Veterans Vigil 2007 2:00 p.m. Veterans Vigil Reception Founders Lounge, MSC *Carnations given to the first 50 guests (military spouses) 2:30 p.m. Ceremonies hosted by: Dr. Keith McFarland President, Texas A&M University-Commerce Ceremonies directed by: Emily Shipman, Chuck Nash and Connie Mears, Chairpersons Student Chairperson: Robyn Hollis 2:55 p.m. Digital Library Presentation 3:00 p.m. Vigil Program Presentation of Colors coordinated by Major Mike Spaight Choral Singers Music Department, Texas A&M University-Commerce Conducted by: Dr. William Witwer Welcome Dr. Keith McFarland President, Texas A&M University-Commerce Proclamation: “Remember Us” Mayor Sheryl Zelhart City of Commerce Video Presentation by the First-Year Leadership Class Presenters: ________________________ ___________________________ ASTP Scholarship Presentation __________________________ Title: _____________________ Recognition of ASTP Scholarship: Army Specialized Training Program: Robyn Hollis Speakers: Betty Bryant Daughter of a POW Recognition of Veterans and Guests Mr. Chuck Nash Keynote Speaker Mrs. Shirley Johnson (Congressman Johnson’s wife) Tentative 3:50 p.m. Begin Processional to Vigil West Lawn Two A&M Marching Band Members Honor Guards Coordinator Major Mike Spaight A Vigil Flame will be lit for POW-MIAs as well as to honor veterans and fallen soldiers of all wars and conflicts. The focus of this year’s activities is on Military Spouses. A vigil will begin with the lighting ceremony and culminate Friday, October 9th with taps and the extinguishing of the flame at the Memorial Student Center, West Lawn prior to the Lackland Air Force Band presentation at the Music Recital Hall at 2:00 p.m. President Keith McFarlandPresentation of Plaque and Placing of Wreath Robyn Hollis Student Chairperson 21 Gun Salute Coordinator: Wayne “Doc” Pierce Taps ~ performed by a student (echo taps) Military Fly-over Coordinator: Wayne “Doc” Pierce 4:00 p.m. Posting of the Guard Posting of the 1st guard Dr. Wendell Edwards **Guards posted at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7th through Friday, November 9th at 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Dinner American Ballroom, MSC 6:30 p.m. Ferguson Social Sciences Auditorium Doors Open for Seating Golden Leos to usher for event program 7:00 p.m. Swearing in of Service Recruits Captain Doug Hackett Ferguson Social Sciences Auditorium 7:05 p.m. United States Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble Ferguson Social Sciences Auditorium 8:45 p.m. Commodores Reception Heritage House Thursday, November 8, 2007 Youth Program: American/Texas Ballroom 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Directed by: Betty Bryant, Dennis Pepper and Greg Mitchell Video Presentation by the First-Year Leadership Class Presenters: ________________________ ___________________________ 11:30 a.m. Luncheon Heritage Room Digital Library Friday, November 9, 2007 1:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony West Lawn, MSC *Guards to represent the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines Moment of Silence Taps Extinguish Flame Accept Salute Retire Flags led by Major Mike Spaight 2:00 p.m. Lackland Air Force Band Music Recital Hall Event directed by Dr. Christopher White |
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