Chris Umscheid
Denny Hansen, U.S. Army veteran, retired firefighter, and Sgt. at Arms for the American Legion Stinocher Post 460 folds a large American flag with help from sophomore football players Nicholas Gerdin (22), Tripp Johnson (14), and Caden Bails (26) . The sophomore team (JV) carried the flag onto the track for the pregame ceremonies for last year’s Armed Forces Night. This year active duty military personnel and veterans will be honored Friday, Sept. 20 at the Mount Vernon vs. Solon football game in Spartan Stadium.
SOLON — Solon High School is proud to invite all active- duty personnel and veterans to attend “Armed Forces Night” Friday, September 20 at the Mt Vernon Mustangs vs. Solon Spartans football game.
This special event is a tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation.
All active-duty personnel and veterans will be admitted free of charge with proof of service. The evening will feature a series of pre game festivities, including the Presentation of our nation’s colors by the Solon American Legion’s Color Guard, the Mt. Vernon American Legion’s Color Guard, the Iowa National Guard, and the sophomore football team.
The “Honored Veteran” of the night will be introduced, and newly enlisted personnel into the Iowa National Guard will be recognized. Additionally, all active-duty personnel and veterans will be honored on the field during a special halftime ceremony.
Small American flags that have flown on the graves of past veterans will be on sale at the gate to wave during the festivities.
“We are excited to host this event and show our appreciation for the sacrifices made by our military personnel,” said Brenda Scott of the Solon Booster Club. “It’s a small way for us to give back and honor their service.”
EVENT DETAILS:
Date – Friday, Sept. 20
Time – 7:00 p.m. (JV game starts at 5:00 p.m.)
Location – Solon High School football field
For more information contact Denny Hansen, Sgt.-at-Arms,
Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460.
Phone – 319-330-6810
Email – [email protected]