Veterans honor veterans
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PABLO — A free community round dance and feed was held to honor veterans on Friday, Dec. 19, at Salish Kootenai College. SKC Veterans Support Group along with local groups and donors sponsored the holiday event.
Veterans, military, and law enforcement officials brought their families for a break from the holiday ruckus and to be honored for their service.
The night included door prizes, dinner, socializing and dancing.
Veteran James Knapp, a Two Eagle River School graduate and Marine combat military policeman, spoke to attendees. The local Veterans Warrior Society and U.S. Army veteran posted colors.
John Colliflower emceed. Marine veteran Vincent Curley welcomed veterans and families. Stick man for the round dance was Walden Tewawina.
SKC Veterans Support Group’s goal is to bring all walks of life together to recognize the service and sacrifice men and women have experienced serving our country.
The purpose of the community round dance is to help build understanding of a “culture” that is within our society. Through the stories and recognition of local servicemen, the group of veterans helping veterans hopes this will be an opportunity of healing, support, and relationship building for the community.
SKC veterans’ meetings are held at the SKC Bookstore conference room on the east side of campus every Wednesday from noon until 1:30 p.m., with lunch provided.
