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Salute Our Veterans:
11/11/25
Light refreshments were provided by the Carefree Kiwanis Club, the Black Mountain Foothills Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Carefree Coffee Roastery.
Before or after the program, please take a minute at the Veterans Memorial in the Carefree Desert Gardens to pay your respects to all the veterans who have served.
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 1
Presentation of Colors: Cave Creek Boy Scout Troop #603
Pledge of Allegiance: Ron Roberts, SSgt U.S. Air Force, Commander American Legion Post 34 (Cave Creek)
Star Spangled Banner: Olivia Nicosia, High School Junior, Carefree Resident
Welcome: Carefree Mayor John Crane
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137354153
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 2
Mayor Crane introduced MC Jack Moore, U.S. Army veteran.
Mr. Moore spoke about his own story, then introduced Jacob Wampfler, U.S. Army National Guard Specialist 11B, Cactus Shadows High School teacher, and Imprints of Honor Club leader.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137573412
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 3
Jacob Wampfler, U.S. Army National Guard Specialist 11B, told his story and praised the Imprints of Honor Club (formerly known as the Veterans Heritage Project) for bringing to light the stories of so many veterans. He ended by introducing the Main Event Band.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137577717
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 4
The Main Event Band played a variety of songs.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137876343
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 5
The Keynote Speaker was CDR Martin Sepulveda U.S. Navy Reserve (Ret.), who served in Desert Storm, the Kosovo Air Campaign, as well as combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137900447
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 6
Olivia Nicosia sang "America the Beautiful".
The Main Event Band played the Military Service Hymns.
Mayor Crane thanked the speakers, saying it was an honor to have them there.
Mayor Crane explained the origins of The First and Last Post.
Andy Fling played "The Last Post".
"Taps" was played by Andy Fling and Rick Lamb after Mayor Crane spoke the words.
Mayor Crane thanked everyone for attending and said he hoped to see them again next year.
https://vimeo.com/1137922389
Enjoy these still photos that Herbert took at the Veterans Day event too!
https://aneyeonyouproduction.com/111125-veterans-day.html
Lyn & Herbert Hitchon
Prepared by Carefree Truth
Copyrighted
Visit our website at www.carefreetruth2.com If you know anyone who would like to be added to the Carefree Truth email list, please have them contact me. Feel free to share Carefree Truth with others on your list. Please support our Carefree merchants.
11/11/25
Light refreshments were provided by the Carefree Kiwanis Club, the Black Mountain Foothills Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Carefree Coffee Roastery.
Before or after the program, please take a minute at the Veterans Memorial in the Carefree Desert Gardens to pay your respects to all the veterans who have served.
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 1
Presentation of Colors: Cave Creek Boy Scout Troop #603
Pledge of Allegiance: Ron Roberts, SSgt U.S. Air Force, Commander American Legion Post 34 (Cave Creek)
Star Spangled Banner: Olivia Nicosia, High School Junior, Carefree Resident
Welcome: Carefree Mayor John Crane
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137354153
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 2
Mayor Crane introduced MC Jack Moore, U.S. Army veteran.
Mr. Moore spoke about his own story, then introduced Jacob Wampfler, U.S. Army National Guard Specialist 11B, Cactus Shadows High School teacher, and Imprints of Honor Club leader.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137573412
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 3
Jacob Wampfler, U.S. Army National Guard Specialist 11B, told his story and praised the Imprints of Honor Club (formerly known as the Veterans Heritage Project) for bringing to light the stories of so many veterans. He ended by introducing the Main Event Band.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137577717
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 4
The Main Event Band played a variety of songs.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137876343
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 5
The Keynote Speaker was CDR Martin Sepulveda U.S. Navy Reserve (Ret.), who served in Desert Storm, the Kosovo Air Campaign, as well as combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1137900447
2025 Veterans Day, Pt. 6
Olivia Nicosia sang "America the Beautiful".
The Main Event Band played the Military Service Hymns.
Mayor Crane thanked the speakers, saying it was an honor to have them there.
Mayor Crane explained the origins of The First and Last Post.
Andy Fling played "The Last Post".
"Taps" was played by Andy Fling and Rick Lamb after Mayor Crane spoke the words.
Mayor Crane thanked everyone for attending and said he hoped to see them again next year.
https://vimeo.com/1137922389
Enjoy these still photos that Herbert took at the Veterans Day event too!
https://aneyeonyouproduction.com/111125-veterans-day.html
Lyn & Herbert Hitchon
Prepared by Carefree Truth
Copyrighted
Visit our website at www.carefreetruth2.com If you know anyone who would like to be added to the Carefree Truth email list, please have them contact me. Feel free to share Carefree Truth with others on your list. Please support our Carefree merchants.