Navy Veteran Glenn Gill and Jess Gill, his granddaughter, listen to comments at the Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday.. Glenn was joined by his son, Jacob, an active-duty Navy member, and Jess to lay a wreath at the memorial. (Photos by Dave Kielmeyer)
Veterans and community members gathered Wednesday at the Wood County Courthouse Veterans’ Memorial Plaza in Bowling Green to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military during an annual Veterans Day memorial service. The ceremony featured patriotic music, student tributes, personal reflections from a Vietnam veteran and a wreath-laying honoring those who served. From the reading of a student essay to a rifle salute and the playing of “Taps,” the service brought generations together in remembrance and gratitude for the sacrifices made in defense of the nation.
The community gathered at the Wood County Courthouse on Wednesday to honor those who served.Bowling Green Middle School student Allison DeVries reads her Patriot’s Pen essay as Middle School principal Eric Radabaugh looks on. The Bowling Green Middle School 8th grade choir performs the anthems of each branch of the U.S. Military.Steve Benner, Vietnam veteran and commissioner of the Wood County Veterans Services, shares his experience in Vietnam and offers advice to Bowling Green Middle School students about the importance of service to their community.Air Force Veteran Rachel Richmond salutes and her daughter Mera rests her hand on her heart after the two laid a wreath at the Korean War memorial.Members of the 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (from left) Grant Puckrin, Steven Puckrin, Rich Grogan and Paul Grogan bow their heads for the ceremony’s benediction. The 14th provided a 21-gun salute as part of the ceremony.
