John Day Elks lead Veterans Day ceremony

JOHN DAY — Around 30 attendees, along with the John Day Elks and other veterans service organizations in Grant County, gathered at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the Seventh Street Sports Complex to honor veterans in Grant County and beyond with a short Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony lasted just under 30 minutes and featured a brief overview of the Elks’ history, along with the histories of the branches of the United States military. Elks Exalted Ruler Kevin Fairless presented a heard a brief history of the organization’s work in supporting veterans and service members throughout. Elks officers also presented brief histories of each branch of the United States military, along with a brief overview of the flag for prisoners of war and those missing in action, which is the only flag other than the Old Glory to fly over the White House. Veterans advocate Bob Van Voorhis provided the event’s keynote speech, covering the experiences of veterans.

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