CommunityNovember 11, 2024

The Joint Veterans Council held a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. The event featured guest speaker retired Lt. Col. Mike Woods.

Color guard members salute toward flags after they are presented during a Veterans Day ceremony at Capaha Park on Monday, Nov. 11, in Cape Girardeau.
Color guard members salute toward flags after they are presented during a Veterans Day ceremony at Capaha Park on Monday, Nov. 11, in Cape Girardeau.Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
VFW Post 3838 commander Scott Smith speaks at the event before the wreath of remembrance is presented in front of Capaha Park on Monday, Nov. 11.
VFW Post 3838 commander Scott Smith speaks at the event before the wreath of remembrance is presented in front of Capaha Park on Monday, Nov. 11.Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
VFW Post 3838 Chaplain Pat Aldridge gives the benediction as a part of the Veterans Day event on Monday, Nov. 11 at Capaha Park.
VFW Post 3838 Chaplain Pat Aldridge gives the benediction as a part of the Veterans Day event on Monday, Nov. 11 at Capaha Park.Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
(Left) VFW Post Auxilary 3838 Carolyn Davis and the Marine Corps League Auxilary Unit 426 Janet Anders walk away after presenting the wreath of remembrance behind them on Monday, Nov. 11.
(Left) VFW Post Auxilary 3838 Carolyn Davis and the Marine Corps League Auxilary Unit 426 Janet Anders walk away after presenting the wreath of remembrance behind them on Monday, Nov. 11.Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
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Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Mike Woods served as the guest speaker for the Capaha Park event on Monday, November 11.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Mike Woods served as the guest speaker for the Capaha Park event on Monday, November 11.Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
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