Quad Rotary Clubs Salute to the Military
By Debra Undhjem - AG RC of Litchfield Park
 
The District 5490 Area 1 Rotary Clubs (Buckeye, Goodyear White Tanks, Estrella, and Litchfield Park) 8th annual Veterans Day Luncheon held at the Wig Wam was a great success.
 
Dick Meese started the ceremonies at 1300 sharp!  There were about 200 Rotarians, Military (active & retired) and guests in attendance to pay "A Tribute To Our Military".  
 
There were several historical displays belonging to many of our attendees.
 
Table Honors were cited by Janet Hobbs.
 
 
The Presentation of Colors was provided by Luke Honor Guard.  Dick Meese started the Pledge of Allegiance as everyone joined in the pledge.
 
Colonel Richard Toliver (retired), wearing his Dress Uniform, provided the Invocation. 
 
The Keynote Speaker, Command Chief Kwiatkowski, spoke of the "Hero's Table" at the side of the stage.  The Hero's Table had an empty chair for each branch of the US Military to honor their fallen soldiers.  He continued to honor all of those in attendance for their service.
 
Each branch of the military stood while their song was performed and displayed on the large screen.