Veterans' Day 2013

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Photos by Revis Blaylock

Veterans' Day in Manila was busy with ceremonies at the Herman Davis Park, Manila High School. The veterans at the Manila Senior Center were recognized on Friday.

Area veterans were honored by Manila students.
Veteran Eddie Joe Barker spoke at Manila High School.
Cadet Washington from ASU was the guest speaker at Manila High School.
Senator David Burnett served as the keynote speaker for the 2013 Manila Veteran's Day ceremony.

World War II Veteran J.D. Forsythe of California returned to Manila to participate in the Veteran's Day ceremony.
Veterans and guests gathered at the Herman Davis Monument/park on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.
Veterans were honored.
Manila Art Class created a patriotic display in honor of the veterans.
Manila Choir sang the Star Spangled Banner for the Manila High School Veteran's Day ceremony.
Manila Art class created a red, white and blue bulletin board as a tribute to the veterans.
Teachers, staff and students at MHS welcomed guests for the veteran's day assembly.
Col. David Hastings with ASU and veteran Eddie Joe Barker attend MHS Veteran's ceremony.
Veteran Joe Chipman read a tribute to the flag.
Post Chaplain Tommy Vandivor read the MIA/POW story.
Manila Scouts presented the colors.
Students welcomed veterans.
Veterans honored at the Manila Senior Center.
Members of the Business women served lunch following the Veterans' Day ceremony at the Depot Center.
Scout leader and veteran Michael Warrenfells talked about the Mane Event.
World War II Veteran and POW J.D. Forsythe donated a medal and his dog tags to the Manila Museum.