Romeoville Hosts Veterans Day Event

ROMEOVILLE, IL — The Village of Romeoville will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Edward "Doc" McCartan Veterans Memorial, 11 Montrose Drive.

Here's the schedule of events slated for the Nov. 11 ceremony:

American Set ................................................................................................................... Glen Bogle Pipe Band
Welcome ................................................................................................................................. Mayor John Noak
Posting of the Colors ................................................................................................ Romeoville High School
Marine Corp Jr. ROTC
National Anthem ............................................................................................ Romeoville High School Band
March Off of Colors ................................................................................................. Romeoville High School
Marine Corp Jr. ROTC
Opening Prayer ..................................................................................................................... Deacon Rich Ford
St. Andrew the Apostle Church
Amazing Grace ............................................................................................................... Glen Bogle Pipe Band
Speaker .................................................................................................................................... Roman Ortega, Jr.
Office of Veteran’s Affairs and Recruitment, Lewis University

Presentation of Wreaths ....................................................................... American Legion Auxiliary Unit 52
American Legion Post 52, CPAAR , Grand Haven Veteran’s Club, Hampton Park Social Athletic Club, Romeoville Area Historical Society, Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce, Romeoville Veteran’s Commission, Village of Romeoville
Moment of silence in observance of all past, present and fallen men and women who have fought or are fighting for our country.
Taps ................................................................................................................... Romeoville High School Band
Closing Prayer ....................................................................................................................... Deacon Rich Ford
St. Andrew the Apostle Church
Closing Comments ................................................................................................................ Mayor John Noak
Three Tune March .......................................................................................................... Glen Bogle Pipe Ban

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