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Photos: SLCC commemorates Veterans Day with flag ceremony

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Cristian Martinez
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November 12, 2021
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Cadet holds folded American flag
A SLCC ROTC cadet holds the U.S. flag during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)

Salt Lake Community College’s Veterans Services commemorated Veterans Day with a flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. Students, staff and faculty gathered at the campus’ Realm area for the ceremony.

“Being together means a great deal to the service members’ hearts, and such is that feeling today, as we gather to honor our veterans of armed forces of the U.S. in this ceremony at Salt Lake Community College,” said David Sanders, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and SLCC student.

“This day was founded as a day of armistice in World War I to cease the fighting while peace was being pursued,” Sanders continued. “Later, it was to become what it is today – a solemn tribute to all Americans who have served their country, regardless of race, color, creed, sexual orientation and religion. We remember all who served.”

Two other speakers gave remarks during the event: Virgil Johnson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and current member of the Confederate Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, and Lt. Col. Sara Reed, who recently retired from the U.S. Air Force.

The event also featured performances by Eric Watchman and Rocklyn Merrick, vice president and treasurer of SLCC’s American Indian Student Leadership group, respectively.

To watch a recording of the speakers, performances and flag ceremony, visit SLCC’s Veterans Services webpage.

2021 Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus - Nov. 11, 2021
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Mike Foster at the podium
Dr. Mike Foster, a veteran and SLCC's VA supervisor, gives the opening remarks during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Four ROTC cadets stand in a row
SLCC Cadets stand in formation during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Cadet holds folded American flag
A SLCC ROTC cadet holds the U.S. flag during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Virgil Johnson at the podium
Virgil Johnson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and current member of the Confederate Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, speaks to the audience during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
David Sanders at the podium
David Sanders, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and SLCC student, speaks to the audience during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Acaysha Jones, left, Rocklyn Merrick and Eric Watchman, right
American Indian Student Leadership attends the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. From left to right: Acaysha Jones, Rocklyn Merrick and Eric Watchman, the president, treasurer and vice president of the American Indian Student Leadership group at SLCC, respectively. (Steve Speckman)
Eric Watchman at the podium
Eric Watchman, vice president of the American Indian Student Leadership group at SLCC, speaks to the audience during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Eric Watchman performs a native dance
Eric Watchman performs a dance that originated from the Blackfoot Tribe during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Rocklyn Merrick performs a native dance near ROTC cadets
Rocklyn Merrick performs a dance called “jingle dress,” which originated from the Ojibwe Tribe, during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. The dance is considered a “healing dance.” (Steve Speckman)
Lt. Col Sara Reed at the podium
Lt. Col. Sara Reed, who recently retired from the U.S. Air Force, speaks to the audience during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
ROTC cadet carries American Flag
SLCC ROTC cadets move toward the flag pole during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Three cadets unfurl American Flag
SLCC ROTC cadets prepare to raise the flag during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Craig Ferrin plays trumpet
Craig Ferrin, a SLCC music professor, performs "To the Colors" as SLCC ROTC cadets raise the flag during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Dozens of people salute the American Flag
The attendees watch the raised flag as Craig Ferrin continues to perform "To the Colors" during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Cristian Martinez)
SLCC choir sings in unison
A SLCC choir group performs the National Anthem during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Five ROTC cadets saluting
SLCC ROTC cadets salute during the choir group's performance of the National Anthem during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Lt. Col. Sara Reed saluting
Lt. Col. Sara Reed salutes during the choir group's performance of the National Anthem during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
Virgil Johnson saluting
Virgil Johnson salutes during the choir group's performance of the National Anthem during the Veterans Day flag ceremony at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. (Steve Speckman)
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  • Eric Watchman
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  • Rocklyn Merrick
  • Salt Lake Community College
  • Sara Reed
  • Taylorsville Redwood Campus
  • Veterans Day
  • Veterans Services
  • Virgil Johnson
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