Veteran’s Day Events
PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD
Lake Wales High School Highlander Band played at Friday's Veterans Day ceremony at the High School.
PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD
JROTC B Company salutes as they pass the review stand.
PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD
They are at ease. From left, JROTC officers: Major Cody Castleberry, Staff Sgt. Caitlyn Lee, Sgt. 1st Class Johnathan Brooks, and Staff Sgt. Victoria Abbott.
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Ret. Sgt. Jonathan Richards (third from left) was the guest speaker. To his left are Capt. Dave Simpson and Private Jennifer Pruitt. To his right is Sgt. Henry Porter.
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Lake Wales High School Principal Donna Dunson hugs Private Aaliyah White during the Veterans Day ceremony at Lake Wales High School Friday, as JROTC Capt. Dave Simpson looks on.
“Veterans Day Salute: A Celebration of Service,” Encore presentation of Fantasy of Flight’s Legends & Legacies Symposium Series. Five veterans of World War II and Vietnam will share their personal stories, while six military aircraft that flew in those conflicts will be featured and flown. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 11. $28.95 plus tax for adults and $14.95 plus tax for 6-12, 5 and younger free. All active duty, retired, reserve and veterans with valid ID will receive free admission during the Veterans Day Salute. Fantasy of Flight, 1400 Broadway Blvd. SE, Polk City. 863-984-3500 or www.fantasyofflight.com.
