FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at the university’s Veterans Square. The ceremony is open to the public.
The event will include a welcome from Stacy Martin, UMFK’s student life coordinator; remarks from UMFK President Deb Hedeen; and the singing of the national anthem by Bri Bois, a UMFK conservation law student.
“UMFK’s Veterans Day Ceremony is a unique event that brings together people of all ages in our community to honor those who have served for our daily freedom. I am the daughter of retired Master Sgt. James Wiley so this event is close to my heart and a privilege to help organize,” said Martin.
Richard Dominikoski, commander of American Legion Post 133 in Fort Kent, will call the color guard to order.
Lloyd H. Woods, national executive committeeman of the American Legion Department of Maine, will serve as the keynote speaker.
A U.S. Navy veteran who served from 1965-69, Woods went on to a 36-year federal career with the Immigration and Naturalization Service, overseeing several northern Maine ports of entry. A dedicated Legionnaire for more than 50 years, he has held numerous leadership roles, including national vice commander and his current position as vice chairman of the National Committee on Resolutions.
The ceremony will also include the presentation of the colors, a moment of silence and taps. Hedeen will give closing remarks.
Following the ceremony, veterans are invited to a free lunch in UMFK’s Nowland Hall dining room. Each veteran may bring one guest for $5. All other attendees may purchase lunch for $5.
A POW/MIA table will be set in the dining hall room to honor service members who are missing, imprisoned or have fallen.
For more information, contact Martin at stacy.martin@maine.edu or 207-834-7540.
