In recognition of Veterans’ Day and all those who have served in our Armed Forces, Ossian Rotary will welcome James Beetham of the American Legion Honor Guard at its weekly meeting, Thursday, November 9th.
James is a native of New Haven and the son of a Marine Corps veteran father, as well as a valued member of Ossian Rotary.
American Legion designates an “Honor Guard” as a unit that provides funeral and/or graveside ceremonies in conjunction with the local funeral home. This unit may perform all aspects of the ceremony if there are no active military personnel available, or at the funeral director’s request after consultation with the family. The ceremony would consist of flag folding & presentation, playing of taps, and a rifle salute. In most cases there will be active duty military available for the flag folding ceremony and the playing of taps. The active-duty unit will provide the ceremony commander or leader. The Post provides a Rifle Squad Commander and five to eight riflemen. The Post also provides flag bearers for the American, POW/MIA, Military Branch, and Legion colors.
James says, “The greatest thing about being active in the American Legion Honor Guard is that I get to show honor to these veterans for their service.” Please join us in honoring our veterans as we approach Veterans’ Day.
Anyone is welcome to attend Ossian Rotary on Thursday mornings, at 7:30 at First Baptist Church of Ossian, 1001 Dehner Drive.
Next Thursday’s speaker, Shelly Baller, will share about Alive and Well, a Bluffton organization reaching grades five to twelve to help students make healthy choices for their lives. Please note that if Norwell Schools have a cancellation or delay, we will not meet.
For more information, please contact Jeremy Penrod, Ossian Rotary President, at jeremy.penrod@edwardjones.com.
