Bismarck Veterans Organizations Hosting Veterans Day Ceremony at Heritage Center
Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their love of country, patriotism, and willingness to give the ultimate sacrifice. On November 11th every year, we honor those who have sacrificed so much for this great country of ours.
Once again, the Veterans organizations in Bismarck have coordinated a Veterans Day ceremony that will start at 10:00 Monday morning at the Heritage Center on the State Capitol Grounds. The schedule of events is as follows:
Welcome - Emcee Bob Bird, VFW Past State Commander
Origins of Veterans Day
Moment of Silence
Invocation: Dale Nabben, ND VFW Department and VFW Post #1326 Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance
Introduction of Honor Guards and Captains/Leaders:
- American Legion Post 1, Bismarck - Captain Pat Mischel
- AMVETS Post 9, Bismarck - Captain Lyle Schuchard
- Boy Scouts
- Disabled American Veterans Post 3, Bismarck - Captain Dennis Boknecht
- ND National Guard
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1326, Bismarck - Captain Wally Bolte
Introduction of Veterans organization Commanders and Auxiliary Presidents:
- Bismarck American Legion - Steve Schilling (Commander)
- Bismarck AMVETS - Keith Salter (Commander), Rhonda Brunmeier (President)
- Bismarck DAV - Marlys Morgenstern (Commander), Phyllis Kindsvogel (President)
- Bismarck VVA - Pat Mischel (Commander)
- Bismarck VFW - Ron Harmon (Commander), Wendy Schumacher (President)
Remarks: Governor, Senators, Congressmen, or their representatives
Acknowledge other dignitaries
Speaker: Col. Giselle M. Wilz, ND National Guard Chief of Staff and Commander of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.
Auxiliary Presidents or representatives place wreaths
Sound 11 Bells - Vern Fetch
Rifle Salute and Taps - VFW/AMVETS Honor Guards
Benediction - Chaplain Dale Nabben
Observe Globe - 11:00AM