A Veterans Day program honoring local veterans will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at the VFW Post 2435, Fourth and Manor streets, Columbia. The event is open to the public, and veterans are especially encouraged to attend. The program is co-sponsored by Arconic Mill Products' Veterans Employee Group in Lancaster and the Columbia High School Class of 1974.
The program will consist of the posting of colors, including the U.S. flag, and the singing of the national anthem. A Gold Star family will be involved, and a guest speaker will present. The master of ceremonies will be veteran Jason Bailey, president of Arconic Mill Products' Veterans Employee Group.
A "Table of Lights" ceremonial table presentation will be made by retired Sgt. 1st Class Warren "Flap" Gilbert Jr. of the U.S. Army. Gilbert is a Columbia resident, Arconic employee, veteran and 1974 graduate of Columbia High School. Others will be represented in the table presentation, as well.
Attendees are asked to bring a canned food item for donation to the Columbia Food Bank, as well as a pair of new, white socks for men or women. The socks will be donated to veterans at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Hospital.
After the program, a social gathering will be held at VFW Post 2435 for family members, friends, guests and veterans. Monetary gifts will be accepted to benefit VFW Post 2435.
For more information, readers may contact Jason Bailey at 717-207-1966 or Warren Gilbert at 717-684-2571.
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