Veterans in the Rogers Springs Lake community near Middleton were honored with a breakfast and program on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Rogers Springs Lake veterans breakfast recognized residents’ military service and remembered those who gave their lives, Hatchie Press reported.
Inside the Rogers Springs Lake Veterans Breakfast
The program opened with a moment of silence for service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Attendees then recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and all veterans in attendance were recognized.
The morning included:
A moment of silence in remembrance of the fallen
The Pledge of Allegiance
Recognition of every veteran present
Remarks from guest speaker Mike Johnson
Guest Speaker Shares Air Force Stories
Johnson walked the crowd through the roles and responsibilities of each branch of the U.S. military, helping attendees better understand the work service members do.
He also told stories from his years in the U.S. Air Force and talked about his aviation career, which Hatchie Press said included 50 years of flying without an incident. A replica of the plane Johnson flew was on display during the program.
Organizers said the gathering was a chance to thank local veterans in person while honoring those who did not come home.
About the Rogers Springs Lake Community
Rogers Springs Lake is a private lake community in Hardeman County, Tennessee, just west of Middleton and a short drive north of Walnut. The lake sits on Thompson Creek and appears on the Middleton topographic map. The community was created in 1972.
More Veterans Day Events
Veterans Day observances continue around the area this week. Hardeman County’s annual Veterans Day program is set for Friday, Nov. 13, at the Bolivar Municipal Center, and all veterans are invited; see our Hardeman County Veterans Day program story for details. On the Mississippi side of the line, Ripley’s Veterans Day program was set for Nov. 11 at the Smith Sportsplex; read our Ripley Veterans Day preview.
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Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
