Doniphan Breaks Ground On Veteran's Walk

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

In Doniphan Veteran heroes were remembered on Nov. 11 with a program which included family accounts of their heroes killed in action, as well as the breaking of ground for a Veteran's Walk to be installed at Heritage Park.

Those gathered at the groundbreaking ceremony honor the flag as Emandra Sturtevant sings, "The Star Spangled Banner." (By Debra Tune)
Those attending pray for America, its families and its freedoms, hard won by those who gave their lives in battle. (By Debra Tune)
Ranger Dave Shifflet is greeted by the ceremony's special speaker, Jerry Lynxwiler. (By Debra Tune)
Jerry Lynxwiler reads a letter written by a Doniphan R-I student which expresses appreciation for the American Vet. (By Debra Tune)
Danny Hill shares statistics of how many veterans lost their lives, some in battle, and some by the rigors of war, among them his family member, Sandy Hill. (By Debra Tune)
Fay Meyers reads a letter commemorating the occasion from Carlos Del Toro, secretary of the Navy. (By Debra Tune)
Fay Meyers does the honors, removing the first shovel of earth where the stones bearing the names of Ripley County's fallen heroes will be placed. (By Debra Tune)
Borderline provided music for the ceremony. (By Debra Tune)