Ceremony celebrates veterans

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, November 11, 2026

By Steve Chapman

The Nixa Parks and Recreation Department hosted their 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Nixa X Center with the help of the American Legions Post 434 on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Chief Petty Officer Ron Pojar, U.S. Coast Guard, retired, was the main speaker at the event; he talked to the audience about the history of the Coast Guard, including its role in the landings at Normandy on D-Day, as well as the many duties the Coast Guard performs in defense of the nation. Additionally, Pojar talked about the many sacrifices made by Coast Guardsmen as they carry out their duties, some of which are shared by their families.

Young people from the community also helped in the ceremony; Lynnon Lancaster, 13, sang the National Anthem and “God Bless America,” while Dominic Wilcox, 10, of Cub Scout Pack 200, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Also during the ceremony, members of American Legion Post 434 demonstrated the ceremonial folding of the American Flag, and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 7628 served a light breakfast to guests following the event.