ThisWeek CW 11/5/2015

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Groveport residents and veterans are invited to show appreciation for the men and women who have served in the armed forces at this year’s annual Veterans Day program.

The event is scheduled at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, atVeterans Park, 421 Main St., under the direction of Warren Motts of the Motts Military Museum. It will include several distinguished guests and the recognition of new commemorative bricks to honor veterans.

“It is important for the city of Groveport and its residents to show respect and appreciation to those who were willing to give their lives to this great country and to serve their country proudly,” said Patty Storts, event organizer and city community affairs director.

Storts estimates the Veterans Day observance draws about 100 people or more annually.

This year’s program will include a flag-raising by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10523; the singing of the national anthem and God Bless America by U.S. Navy vocalist Udo Marascher; prayers led by Pastor Paul Barnes of Madison Christian Church; and speeches by Mayor Lance Westcamp and U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio).

The Groveport Police Department Honor Guard will present a 21-gun salute with Master Sgt. Jane Pinkley of the Ohio National Guard performing Taps.

Sgt. Ron Coffman, U.S. Army (retired), will recognize the following veterans for whom new bricks will be added to the brick walk at Veterans Park: Roy Arnett Sr., Bob Panian, Lois J. Peterson, Ed Reeves, Scout Dog Prince, Sydney Smith and Jesse Smith.

Following the Veterans Day program, all attendees are invited to the Motts Military Museum for a flag-retirement ceremony and reception sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America Troop 71.