EWC will honor Veterans

Eastern Wyoming College will be hosting two notable Veterans Day events on campus Nov. 11 and 12.
The library will host their 11th annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11. The program will be held at the EWC Fine Arts Auditorium at 12:30 p.m.

The Torrington High School Advanced Choir will be singing the National Anthem and the THS Treble Choir will perform the song “Homeland,” both directed by Katelyn Fody.
The keynote speaker this year is Travis Hattan of Lingle. Hattan is a retired Chief Warrant Officer and served in the Wyoming National Guard for 33 years.
“The program’s purpose is to thank all servicemen and women as well as their families for their service and sacrifice for our country,” Debus said. “It brings all ages together to remember those who have served and honor those currently serving.”
On Tuesday, the basketball teams will recognize Military Appreciation Night. The women’s game starts at 5 p.m. and the crowd files in before then. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will honor men and women who have or are currently serving our nation. All military personnel will be given free admission, an American Flag lapel pin and will be recognized for their service before both games.
The local National Guard will be present as part of EWC’s historical evening. The National Guard will also have a table set up during gametime hours.

Men’s basketball coach Bill Engel said being able to recognize veterans and pass onto the younger generation the importance of honoring our veterans is important.

“We want to recognize those who have served and those who are serving,” Engel said. “We think those heroes are underappreciated and should be recognized for their service.”