WHO:  The St. Charles City Veterans Commission and the Veterans Committee of St. Charles County will once again jointly host the annual Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony.

WHAT:  The complete program for the 2009 event is provided below.

WHERE:  The St. Charles City Veterans Memorial -- Bishop's Landing (adjacent to the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center).

NOTE:  In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to American Legion Post 312 on Raymond Drive.

WHEN:  Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- ceremony begins at 11 a.m.

ALSO:  New United States flags flying at the monument were donated by Lodge 912, Woodmen of the World.

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The 2009 program order is as follows:

Musical Prelude             
St. Charles City Municipal Band
 
Call to Order                  
Paul Jones, Officer of the Day
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2866
 
Master of Ceremonies     
John Torrisi
St. Charles City Veterans Commission
 
Invocation                         
Rich Middendorf, Chaplain
American Legion Post 312
 
National Anthem               
Kris Combs and the St. Charles City Municipal Band
 
Pledge of Allegiance         
Clara Scott
American Legion Post 312
 
Welcome                          
St. Charles City Councilman Ron Stivison
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann
Congressman Todd Aiken
 
Keynote Address                
RADM (Ret) Jack Zerr, US Navy
 
Musical Selection               
St. Charles City Municipal Band 
 
Wreath Laying                    
Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 6
 
Piper's Salute                     
Bagpipers, Jay and Lucinda Goetz
 
Benediction                        
Carolyn Lauer, Chaplain
VFW Post 2866 Auxiliary
 
Rifle Salute                        
Guard of Honor, American Legion Post 312
 
Taps                                  
St. Charles City Municipal Band