TJ will salute veterans at Nov. 11 ceremony

By Mon Valley Independent

By Eric Seiverling

eseiverling@yourmvi.com

Thomas Jefferson High School students and staff will show their appreciation to area veterans by hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.

The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with reserved parking for veterans and families and light refreshments in the school’s LGI room. The ceremony will move outdoors at 9 a.m. with a dedication of the school’s War Memorial, with all five branches of the U.S. military to be recognized.

There will be speeches from Maj. Michael Thatcher, Steve Mitrisin and Patrick Donahue, student remarks and tributes, as well as musical performances by the TJHS band and choir. Honored guests will include American Legion Riders Post 712, veterans and local first responders.

The event will be broadcast live and will be available to view on the high school’s Livestream account.

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