Monday, December 10, 2012

Lions honor Veterans on Pearl Harbor Day

More than two dozen veterans including World War II veterans Joe Whitt, Joe Golfman, John Gilfillen and Jean Adams were honored before the Dec. 7 basketball game against Goshen. Fans from both schools gave a standing ovation for the entire introduction.

Veterans and current Military led by Pearl Harbor survivor Joe
Whitt (far left) line up for introductions prior to the Dec. 7
basketball game against Goshen.

Veterans receive a standing ovation from both New Richmond
and Goshen fans during introductions as they parade under
the flag.

New Richmond varsity players and coaching staff leave the bench
to thank the Veterans for their service. (Photos by Kelli Grogan)

"Thank you to all the veterans and current military that attended tonight's game," said varsity coach Brian McMonigle. "Great appreciation was shown to these great people by all the fans in the gym. Thanks to Mr. Ralph Shepherd and Mr. Doug Foote for helping the boys program get this together."