WKU honors veterans

Those who have served in the United States Military were the focus of a small ceremony at Western Kentucky University on Wednesday as university representatives and current and former military personnel gathered to lay a wreath at the Guthrie Bell Tower. Members of WKU’s ROTC program presented the colors and a wreath was laid at the foot of the tower. “Military service asks something extraordinary of an individual,” Caboni told the crowd during the ceremony. “It asks for bravery in the face of uncertainty, for strength in moments of adversity, and for a willingness to put the needs of others before one’s own.” Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday was created by President Woodrow Wilson to honor those who served and gave their lives during World War I. WKU’s event on Wednesday began at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, the exact day and time that World War I came to an end in 1918. The Guthrie Bell Tower was constructed as a tribute to U.S. servicemen and women and was named for Sgt.

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