The program shows that the ceremony is a carefully planned event.
Bagpipes playing “Amazing Grace.” A Cuba High School choir and band performing the National Anthem and “America the Beautiful.” Presentation of the colors. Stirring words of remembrance. It all came together today in front of the Veterans Memorial on Smith Street.
The Veterans Day program illustrates the planning and number of people who came together to honor our Veterans. Those in attendance were urged, “To always remember” by Pastor Don Martin of the Cuba Freewill Baptist Church.
Here are a few scenes from the event for those who could not attend.
Bagpiper Dan Jackson of the St. Louis Police Department led the posting of the colors.
Veterans from many conflicts were in attendance.
Many participated in honoring area veterans.
American Legion Post 522 presented and posted the colors.
Lesa Mizell, a veteran herself, serves as an organizer of patriotic events.
The table was part of the POW-MIA ceremony for those who did not return from the wars.
The colors were retired, "Amazing Grace" played on the bagpipes, and "Taps" played at the end of the ceremony.
At the location of the Cuba Veterans Memorial, with the church in the background, symbols of God and Country unite.
For the story of Cuba’s Veterans Memorial read “Two brothers spark remembrance of Cuba, MO veterans.”
Thanks for a truly wonderful tribute to veterans on veterans day. My twin brother, Jim Vitali, and I were both in Korea at the same time, in separate artillery outfits, during the war. We really appreciate the Cuba, Mo. Veterans Melorial.
Joe Vitali, Tulsa,Ok.
The Mullen family did a wonderful thing when they helped bring this memorial to Cuba. All all of you veterans are owed a deep gratitude for your service. The Vitali name is well represented on the memorial.