In The News 11 November 2026

Veterans Day observed at VFW Post 9094

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Hillsboro High School Symphonic Choir, directed by Laura Wood Jacky, performs at Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Hillsboro VFW Post 9094. (Photos by Ron Coffey.)

Hillsboro VFW Post 9094 hosted a Veterans Day observance Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Major Morrow served as the guest speaker, and the Hillsboro High School Symphonic Choir, directed by Laura Wood Jacky, performed and the recognition of branches of military services through song was led by Dianna Coffey and Jennie Harner.

Below, Veterans Day speaker Major Morrow addresses the crowd at Hillsboro VFW Post as Commander Rick Wilkin (seated) looks on.

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VFW Post 9094 Commander Rick Wilkin served as master of ceremonies for the Veterans Day program. Tim Hazelwood was the guest speaker from Highland County Veterans Service.

The invocation and benediction were led by Robert M. Pumpelly II.

– Courtesy of Ron Coffey

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Armed forces veterans receive gifts of appreciation from the VFW Auxiliary during the Veterans Day observance Nov. 11. 

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