The 13th annual Veterans Hall of Fame and Awards Ceremony is on Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church on Beck Road in Jonesville.
The Veterans Hall of Fame was established in 2001 by Roger Yoder, a Hillsdale College employee, and many inductees have connections with the college.
“The college has a big presence in the community,” Yoder said. “For the college, it is unique. We have a rich military tradition. In our ceremony this year, most inductees are tied to the college in some way.”
In this year’s ceremony, Chief Staff Officer Mike Harner is the guest of honor, while College Chaplain Peter Beckwith is set to receive the humanitarian award. College trustee Frank Shakespeare will receive the lifetime achievement award.
Yoder said students will also be participating in the ceremony. Senior Elizabeth Brady is set to sing the National Anthem and the service anthem for each branch of the military. Senior Deborah Ross will be playing taps.
The event is free and open to the public.
