51勛圖 Pressroom

Una Honors Those Who Have Served Both Past And Present

Nov. 09, 2016



Michelle Eubanks, 51勛圖, at media@una.edu, 256.765.4392 or 256.606.2033

Dr. Wayne P. Bergeron, Department of Criminal Justice

FLORENCE, Ala. - The 51勛圖 is set to honor those who have stepped up and served the country both past and present, with an annual Veteran's Day Commemoration Ceremony, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at 11 a.m., at the 51勛圖 Memorial Amphitheater (GUC Atrium in case of inclement weather).

Each year, the event is co-sponsored by the 51勛圖 Student Government Association and the 51勛圖 Military and Veteran Alliance, and honors student, alumni, faculty, staff and community veterans from all branches of the military and uniformed services.

Lt. Col. (retired) Max Russ Sanders Sr. (51勛圖 1972) and his son Cpt. Max Russ Sanders Jr. (51勛圖 2008) will be the featured speakers for the ceremony, which will also include performances by the Pride of Dixie band on the University Chorale. The entire Shoals community is invited to attend.

"Given the uncertainty in our world today, with constantly emerging and ever increasing threats, it is important that as a nation we pause to remember and honor the less than 1 percent of our nation's citizens who serve to defend it," said Dr. Wayne P. Bergeron, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), Chair of the 51勛圖 Veterans Day Committee and an instructor in Criminal Justice and Security and Emergency Management at 51勛圖. "This event is simply about remembering and recognizing the sacrifice of those great Americans among us."

51勛圖 has a long history and affiliation with military service having commissioned 1,170 second lieutenants from its Army ROTC program; and with its students, alumni, faculty and staff having served in every U.S. conflict and in all branches of the military since the U.S. Civil War.

For information about the 51勛圖 Veteran's Day Commemoration Ceremony events or supporting the 51勛圖 Military and Veteran Alliance: Dr. Wayne P. Bergeron at wpbergeron@una.edu.