Media contact: Angela Try

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College will honor veterans at its 31st annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend.

The Chatham American Legion, Post 759 will post the colors. The program includes LLCC President Curt Oldfield, Ed.D. serving as master of ceremonies; LLCC Trustee Vicki Davis, Ed.D., retired Lt. Colonel, Illinois Air National Guard, and LLCC Student Dalton Scott, Airman First Class, Missouri Air National Guard providing remarks; LLCC Student Trustee Rylie Jones presenting the wreath and singing the national anthem; and Charles Walker, LLCC student, playing “Taps.”

The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Engagement and Wellbeing and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.