Aurora World War II vets saluted at university ceremony

Posted November 13, 2017 10:00 pm

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World War II veterans are saluted in an early Veterans Day ceremony at Aurora University Nov. 10. Aurorans from left are Jack Roderick, U.S. Navy; Don Thompson, U.S. Navy; Wilbur Ericson, U.S. Coast Guard; Ray Moore, U.S. Army Air Corps; Norman Rebenstorf, U.S. Navy; and Richard Miller, U.S. Navy. Courtesy of Aurora University

Local World War II veterans were saluted in an early Veterans Day ceremony at Aurora University Nov. 10.

Aurora residents honored were Jack Roderick, U.S. Navy; Don Thompson, U.S. Navy; and Wilbur Ericson U.S. Coast Guard; Ray Moore, U.S. Army Air Corps; Norman Rebenstrorf, U.S. Navy; and Richard Miller, U.S. Navy.

The Aurora University Veterans Association and Social Work Association, student groups, co-sponsored the second annual ceremony in the university banquet hall.

The Aurora University chorale, directed by Lisa Fredenburgh, music department chair, opened the ceremony by leading the audience in the national anthem.

John Birkey, president of Aurora University Veterans Association, reflected on events of World War II.

Aurora University chaplain Mark Woolfington offered a benediction to close the ceremony.

David Dial, chair of criminal justice, coordinated program.

World War II veterans greet a visitor after an Aurora University tribute Nov. 10. From left seated are Aurorans Jack Roderick, U.S. Navy; Don Thompson, U.S. Navy; and Wilbur Ericson U.S. Coast Guard. The AU Veterans Association and Social Work Association, student groups, co-sponsored the second annual early Veterans Day ceremony in the university banquet hall. Courtesy of Aurora University

A U.S. Navy veteran receives a boutonniere at an early Veterans Day ceremony at Aurora University Friday. World War II veterans were honored. Courtesy of Aurora University

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