Dinner and a song for our vets

Friday - November 14, 2014 by Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Ignacio Middle and High School students
Ignacio High School Choir
Howard D. Richards Sr.,
Howard D. Richards Sr., and Ronnie Baker
Principal Melanie Taylor
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Ignacio Middle and High School students (above) enjoyed their time performing for all the veterans in the crowd.
The Ignacio High School Choir sang each song for each branch of the military. Veterans were asked to stand when they heard their branch song.
Howard D. Richards Sr., was one of the many veterans who attended the Veterans Dinner held at the Ignacio Middle School Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Southern Ute veterans Howard D. Richards Sr., and Ronnie Baker got their food after being a part of the Color Guard for the Ignacio Community’s Veterans Day Dinner & Concert, Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Ignacio High School Principal, Melanie Taylor, read a letter titled, “I Refuse” and “Sacrifice, Suffering and Strength: The Story of an Ex-POW” from her cousin, James “Bill” Bailey who has served in the Military.
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
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Thumbnail image of Ignacio High School Choir
Thumbnail image of Howard D. Richards Sr.,
Thumbnail image of Howard D. Richards Sr., and Ronnie Baker
Thumbnail image of Principal Melanie Taylor
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The Ignacio community came together Tuesday, Nov. 11 to honor veterans with food and entertainment. The Ignacio High School Choir preformed songs for the veterans after dinner was served at the Ignacio Middle School.

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