Carbondale Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
Southern Illinois University and the City of Carbondale are teaming up to host the 2018 Veterans Day Ceremony to honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.
The event will be held at Veterans Memorial Plaza, located at the corner of Washington and E. Main streets, at 2 p.m.
There will be opening remarks by SIU Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Meera Komarraju, a keynote address by retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. John P.
If you have questions or would like more information about this event, contact Southern Illinois University Air Force ROTC Office Manager Mary Kappel at (618) 453-5481.
“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale
Original source can be found here.
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