Davenport Hosts Veterans Day Salute Nov. 12

GRAND RAPIDS – As a way to recognize veterans for their military service, during times of war or peace, Davenport University and its chapter of the Student Veterans of America is celebrating Veteran’s Day on Nov. 12 on its W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids where members of the military will display vehicles, and equipment used in combat zones. The event is free and open to the public.

A military helicopter is scheduled to land on-campus at 10 a.m. (weather dependent). Visitors will be encouraged to sign a flag and write letters to deployed DU students currently serving in combat. Local law enforcement, SWAT, fire and EMS organizations will have vehicles and equipment on display, and a local World War II Reenactment Group will be on-site to interact with participants at the event. There also will be a face painting and temporary tattoo table for kids and a free hotdog lunch.

?Since the Vietnam War, there has been a growing gap between the academic and military world,? said Scott Lemmon, Director of Admissions and Partnerships. ?Davenport University is working to close this gap by welcoming veterans to our Yellow Ribbon, ?Military Friendly? designated campus and by offering specialized services to all of our student veterans and service members.?

WHEN:

Monday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m.

Military equipment on display, WWII Reenactment, Face painting for kids

10:00 a.m.

Military helicopter landing and will remain until 12:40 p.m. (weather dependent)

11:00 a.m.

Moment of silence followed by the National Anthem, a seven-gun volley and taps

11:10 a.m. ? 1:00 p.m.

Free lunch (hotdogs, chips, pop, coffee, hot chocolate)

12:00 p.m.

Raffle drawings

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