On Nov. 11, veterans of the past, present and future were honored for their dedication and willingness to serve in the nation’s military. Whether it be the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or National Guard, this day is significant in bringing together families and friends who have lost loved ones, are actively serving or have ambitions to eventually enlist. The day is often accompanied by essages of hope, how to work through grief and encouragement.
The University of Utah has hosted the Veteran’s Day Commemoration ceremony for the last 27 years. The event honors veterans living across the state of Utah. This year’s ceremony took place last Friday, Nov. 15. At the ceremony, the U’s Veteran Support Center announced that Utah has recognized and told the stories of 307 soldiers in the years they’ve hosted the event.
This year’s event honored 11 Utah veterans. These veterans were Raphael Corley, Richard Davidson, Michael Donnelly, William Essex Jr., Daniel Maynard, Dan Schilling, George “Don” Summit, Ronald Webb Jr., Paul Huber, George Sumner and Thomasania “Tommie” Leydsman, who was the first African-American woman commissioned in the Coast Guard…