13-November-2026
On Wednesday-11-November, the Bogota VFW Ralph Hall Post #5561 held their annual Veteran's Day Ceremony. The evening began with a prayer from Mr. Joel Karpoff. Then Post Commander Alexander Hernandez asking those veterans in the audience to stand and be recognized. They said their name and which branch of the Armed Forces they were a part of.
The Star-Spangled Banner was sung, with a short film describing how Mr. Frances Scott Key wrote the poem about what he observed in Baltimore Harbor during the war of 1812. The poem was printed in a number of newspapers. Later on, the words were set to music. These would be use at Fourth of July events and other flag raising events. In 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asked for an official version of the song. Music by English composer Mr. John Stafford Smith was chosen and first played in December of 1917. In 1931 the Star-Spangled Banner was named the official National Anthem of the United States of America.
The next part was to announce the winner of the 2026 Patriots Pen contest. This was won by Ms. Beverly Eromosele of the Bogota Middle School. The theme was "What a Veteran Taught Me About America". In her essay Ms. Eromosele learned the importance of Gratitude by observing her Father's acts of kindness that can leave a lasting impression.
The next announcement was to name this year's Citizen of the Year. Ms. Mary Wynman for her work with the Bogota Senior Club.
Along with Mr. Brandon Escobar awarded a Commendation in furthering the ideals of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The event closed with a prayer from Mr. Joel Karpoff.
It will be held in the Post Hall at 241 W. Shore Ave. This is open to the Public.
The Star-Spangled Banner was sung, with a short film describing how Mr. Frances Scott Key wrote the poem about what he observed in Baltimore Harbor during the war of 1812. The poem was printed in a number of newspapers. Later on, the words were set to music. These would be use at Fourth of July events and other flag raising events. In 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asked for an official version of the song. Music by English composer Mr. John Stafford Smith was chosen and first played in December of 1917. In 1931 the Star-Spangled Banner was named the official National Anthem of the United States of America.
The next part was to announce the winner of the 2026 Patriots Pen contest. This was won by Ms. Beverly Eromosele of the Bogota Middle School. The theme was "What a Veteran Taught Me About America". In her essay Ms. Eromosele learned the importance of Gratitude by observing her Father's acts of kindness that can leave a lasting impression.
The next announcement was to name this year's Citizen of the Year. Ms. Mary Wynman for her work with the Bogota Senior Club.
Along with Mr. Brandon Escobar awarded a Commendation in furthering the ideals of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The event closed with a prayer from Mr. Joel Karpoff.
It will be held in the Post Hall at 241 W. Shore Ave. This is open to the Public.
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