VIDEO: The Veterans Day Ceremony at Jawbone Park

November 11, 2022

Mountaineer News

Veterans Day Ceremony

BUCKHANNON - Buckhannon's Annual Veterans Day Parade proceeded down Main through S Kanawha Streets to Jawbone Park earlier this morning, where a brief ceremony took place to honor all who have served.

Although bands and other acts were not able to perform in the parade due to inclement weather, the event was a success nonetheless.

The ceremony included special guests and even some light-hearted stand-up comedy from Sheriff Virgil Miller. We've provided video segments of the entire Veterans Day Ceremony from Jawbone Park below:

VIDEO SEGMENTS OF THE EVENT:

1. Kathy and Rex Stalnaker with VFW Post 3663 opened the ceremony:

2. Pastor Ed McDaniels with Christian Fellowship Church addressed attendees and provided the opening ceremony prayer:

3. Mayor Robbie Skinner addressed those in attendance:

4. Mike Wallace, Commander of American Legion Post 7 addressed those in attendance:

5. Upshur County Sheriff Virgil Miller provided some comedic relief while ending on a note of solidarity:

6. Mr. Stalnaker announced that the VFW would be providing a free meal to all veterans and their families following the ceremony:

7. The ceremony concluded with a rifle volley and Taps played by MIke Wilson:

Thank you to everyone who came out this morning in support of our Veterans!