March 28, 2024

Veterans honored at service

Image 1 of 2

Veterans, family and community members attended the Veterans Day service hosted by Newton’s Veterans Council at DMACC Auditorium Tuesday.

The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, World War I Veterans, Barracks 1503, World War II Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Korean War Veterans, 40/8 and Vietnam Veterans along with all service men and women were honored, remember and thanked for the work they have done and continue to do.

Gary Pearson began with the call to order followed by members of the VFW Post 1655, American Legion Post III and Jasper County Vietnam Veterans presenting the colors led by bagpiper Ron Husted. The Rev. Eldon Pals led the invocation and Elizabeth Pearson sang the National Anthem.

Chaplain Lt. Col. Ken VanLoon addressed the crowd giving the history of Veterans Day, remembering and honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and addressing each conflict in which the United States took part in. He thanked all those who served along with their families, who also serve in their own way at home.

“I thank you on this celebration day as we remember the year 2014. Our veterans and our families across the ages,” Van Loon said.

Wreaths were placed for The Unknown Soldier, Gold Star Mothers, Spanish American War Auxiliary, Woman’s Relief Corp, World War I, World War II, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, LaFemmes Cabane #283, American Legion Auxiliary, Navy, Marine Corp, Cost Guard Mothers, Barracks 1503 World War I Auxiliary, Jasper County Korean Veterans’ Wives, Middle East Kuwait, NATO, Kosovo and Bosnia, Global War Terrorism, Daughters of The American Revolution and Navy Mother, Marine Corp. and Coast Guard.

Pals led the benediction followed by Amazing Grace on the bagpipes. The service moved outside for a salute to Veterans by the VFW, American Legion and Vietnam Veterans with a gun shot salute and the playing of taps.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com.