Dexter, Missouri - The annual Veterans Day Program will be held at the Bearcat Event Center on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.

The program is sponsored by the Crowley's Ridge and Chalk Bluff Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion Auxiliary, City of Dexter, and Dexter Public Schools.

Welcome will be by Logan Wyman, DHS Student Body President

Presentation of Colors by Dexter Boys Scout Troop 200

National Anthem will be sung by Madeline Parker accompanied by the DHS Band

Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Logan Wyman

Invocation will be done by Pastor Darin Kleeman - Mile City Christian Church

Introduction of Distinguished Guests will be by Dexter Mayor Jason Banken

America the Beautiful and A Tribute to the Armed Service Medley will be performed by the DHS Band - It is asked that Veterans stand when they hear their tribute song.

Sheila Alsup, American Legion Auxiliary will present the American Legion Auxiliary's 2nd grade Coin Drive and Coloring Contest Winners, the 5th Grade Poster Contest Winners, and the Middle School Essay Contest winner.

There will also be a presentation of the 8th Grade Essay Contest Winners.

Shirley Richard, Crowley Ridge DAR Regent will introduce the guest speaker Reverend Justin Sponaugle, a Gulf War Veteran.

There will then be a moment of silence for the playing of TAPS.

Dexter Boys Scout Troop 200 will retire the colors and superintendent of Dexter Schools Mr. C.A. Counts will make any announcements.