Veterans Day was celebrated by the Samuel Bacot Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution at the Florence Country Club.
The program began with patriotic song and verse featuring the fourth-grade students led by Mrs. Lewallen and Mrs. Brunson from All Saints’ Episcopal Day School. Medleys included “This Land is Your Land” and “My Country Tis of Thee” among others. The student’s demonstration of pride in their country and respect for it was a huge success.
Participation by students continued with the South Florence High School Navy Junior ROTC “presenting the colors” and acting as escorts for the Samuel Bacot members.
The Chapter Regent, Kathy Davis, thanked Master Chief Wilson and the cadets for their demonstrations of patriotism and commitment to the Navy JROTC.
Both groups were given an American flag and certificate of appreciation. Veterans in attendance were recognized and thanked for their service to our country. It was a privilege for the chapter to honor and remember those who protect our freedoms. Also in attendance were the South Carolina State Regent, Marilyn Altman and her husband, Lenair, from Georgetown. Mrs. Altman brought greetings from the State Society and Georgetown County. She emphasized DAR’s continued support for the Veterans and commitment to the active duty soldiers.
Betty Wyman, National Defense Chairman, and widow of a retired Army Colonel, introduced the guest speaker, Retired Colonel Roland Gannon. Colonel Gannon is a gifted storyteller and had the group mesmerized with his lecture. He told of five memories in which the American flag had an enormous impact on his life. His adventures went from his hometown to Philadelphia and the Liberty Bell to Iwo Jima, where he flew airplanes and survived a war that many did not return from. We are fortunate to have men like “Rocky” Gannon who joined the military at age 17 and continue to this day to respect our flag, the symbol of freedom and liberty of the United States. Colonel Gannon is an American Patriot and his love for the United States of America beams as he tells tales from his life story.
We are fortunate he continues to spread the word of this great country at age 85.
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