Marine Rod Whisnant stands during the Marine Corp hymn
Nov. 11, 2016. On an incredible sunny morning with hundreds of people from infants to Word War II veterans, Cornelius came together at the Veterans Monument to honor the women and men who made it possible. It was Veterans Day and Cornelius showed its appreciation loud and clear, with a 21-gun salute, songs, a speech and a moving performance by country music star Rockie Lynne, a US Army veteran himself.
Mayor Chuck Travis spoke, Rev. Ellison Bowman prayed and Cornelius veterans’ newly inscribed names were read aloud next to the simple but beautiful monument on which they are written.
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American Legion Post 86 Commander Mike Puckett lead the ceremony which recognized all five military branches.
The ceremony began at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, in honor of the end of World War I 98 years ago. The day concluded with a light lunch inside Town Hall.
Hundreds of people attended the ceremony
Dr. Claude mcdonnell served in the Air Force
The American flag flew high above
The Color Guard presents America’s colors
Two kids watch the ceremony
Marine Rod Whisnant stands during the Marine Corp hymn
Scout the dog was wearing the correct attire
