Students and staff from the Southern Door School District, along with community members, celebrated the brave men and women of the Armed Forces during the annual Door County Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday.
Dozens of veterans from eras dating back to the Vietnam War participated in the event, which featured performances of patriotic music by the Southern Door band and choir, as well as a flag presentation to the school by American Legion 9th District Commander Terry McNulty.
Following the presentation, Southern Door teacher and U.S. Navy veteran Scott Mallien took to the microphone as the event’s guest speaker. He spoke about the valuable life lessons learned in the military and the honor service members display every day.
Mallien was one of about half a dozen Southern Door staff members in attendance with military experience. After the ceremony, students lined the hallways to show their gratitude as veterans made their way to a luncheon with their families and fellow service members. The Door County Veterans Day ceremony was one of several events held throughout Door and Kewaunee counties to commemorate the national holiday.
