NewsNovember 9, 2022
A bust of George S. Patton sits on top of tables displaying historical items at the Spirit of Democracy dinner on Saturday.
A bust of George S. Patton sits on top of tables displaying historical items at the Spirit of Democracy dinner on Saturday.
Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
Lieutenant Colonel Jessica Dwyer talks to two girls while at their dinner table at the Sprit of Democracy dinner.
Lieutenant Colonel Jessica Dwyer talks to two girls while at their dinner table at the Sprit of Democracy dinner.
Perry Harper sings while accompanied by the Jerry Ford Orchestra at the dinner on Saturday.
Perry Harper sings while accompanied by the Jerry Ford Orchestra at the dinner on Saturday.
Sawyer Smith introduces himself to the audience and talks about the dinner and silent auction on Saturday.
Sawyer Smith introduces himself to the audience and talks about the dinner and silent auction on Saturday.
Guest Speaker Kevin Hymel talks about his book Patton's War and highlights moments in George S. Patton's life in his speech.
Guest Speaker Kevin Hymel talks about his book Patton's War and highlights moments in George S. Patton's life in his speech.
Granddaughter of George S. Patton, Helen Patton talks about her grand father and how important the Stars and Stripes publication is to her at the Spirit of Democracy dinner.
Granddaughter of George S. Patton, Helen Patton talks about her grand father and how important the Stars and Stripes publication is to her at the Spirit of Democracy dinner.
Former District 147 representative Wayne Wallingford welcomes everyone to the dinner as he takes the stage on Saturday.
Former District 147 representative Wayne Wallingford welcomes everyone to the dinner as he takes the stage on Saturday.
A model aircraft stands over a table full of historical items at the dinner.
A model aircraft stands over a table full of historical items at the dinner.
Robert Wake stands on stage to give the invocation for the dinner on Saturday at the Osage Center.
Robert Wake stands on stage to give the invocation for the dinner on Saturday at the Osage Center.
Perry Harper performs the National Anthem while Cape Central Air Force Jr. ROTC stand in front of the stage.
Perry Harper performs the National Anthem while Cape Central Air Force Jr. ROTC stand in front of the stage.
The crowd stands for the Pledge of Allegiance at the Spirit of Democracy dinner on Saturday.
The crowd stands for the Pledge of Allegiance at the Spirit of Democracy dinner on Saturday.
(Left) Cadet Caius Lange and Colonel Mike Goodin fold up an American flag after the presenation of colors.
(Left) Cadet Caius Lange and Colonel Mike Goodin fold up an American flag after the presenation of colors.
Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com
Guests line up for food at the Spirit of Democracy dinner on Saturday.
Guests line up for food at the Spirit of Democracy dinner on Saturday.
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