IHS hosts Veterans Dinner & Program

Tuesday - November 20, 2018 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council shake hands with Pete Vigil after presenting him with a Pendleton blanket. Vigil gave testimony of his service in the Vietnam War at the Ignacio High School’s Veterans Dinner, Friday, Nov. 9 at the Ignacio High School.
Southern Ute Veteran, Ronnie C. Baker (Army) enjoys a moment with his family before dinner is served at the Ignacio High School’s Veterans Dinner, Friday, Nov. 9.
Raymond “Greenman” Frost Jr. (Air Force) and his family await the dinner bell at the Ignacio School District’s Veterans Dinner.
Damon White Thunder and his son, enjoy a meal at the Veterans Dinner & program, hosted by the Ignacio School District.
The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America posted the colors to begin the Veteran’s Dinner and Concert at the Ignacio High School.
Vietnam Veteran, Pete Vigil spoke of his service during the Vietnam War. Vigil was the guest speak for the annual Ignacio High School’s Veterans Dinner, Friday, Nov.9 at the Ignacio High School.
Ignacio Elementary Choir sings, “Thank You, Soldiers” during the Veterans Dinner and Concert.
Ignacio High School Honor Choir sings, “God Bless America” during the Veterans Dinner and Concert.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Ignacio School District honored military men and women during their “Salute to Our Veterans” Dinner and Concert, at the Ignacio High School, Friday, Nov. 9, in the High School commons and auditorium. Superintendent Rocco Fuschetto welcomed all who attended the salute, and Divine Windy Boy sang the National Anthem. The Ignacio High School Band performed a melody of each branch of service’s songs commemorating all the armed forces. Yolanda Vigil gave a reading of a poem she wrote in high school, “Veterans.” Her father Pete Vigil was the guest speaker for the evening event and spoke of his tour of duty in Vietnam. Vigil received a blanket presented to him by the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council. Poems and songs were given to close out the annual event.

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