Assumption’s 2018 observance of Veterans Day included a ceremony held in the Don and Michele D’Amour Plaza of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center featuring Retired Air Force Colonel Christina Stevens ’85. Col. Stevens delivered the keynote speech, sharing a reminder of the purpose of Veterans Day, specifically the sacrifices made by Veterans and their families.
“Veterans Day is an opportunity to remember and honor our country’s Veterans and their families,” said Col. Stevens, who served in the Air Force for 27 years and is currently the senior aerospace science instructor at South High Community School in Worcester. “On this day, it is important to reflect upon the precious freedoms we enjoy, those we often take for granted, and the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform to preserve those freedoms.”
For the second consecutive year, the institution presented “Challenge Coins” to faculty, staff, students, and members of the community who attended the now annual event. Member of the South High Junior ROTC presented the colors while Assumption’s select a cappella chorus, VOCE, performed the National Anthem.
“To the Veterans here today, on behalf of the administration, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees, thank you,” said Assumption President Francesco C. Cesareo, P.h.D. “We do not thank you simply for your service, but rather we thank you for the example you have set; the bravery you have demonstrated; the courage you continue to demonstrate, and we thank you for heroism in time of need. Let us all be inspired by your bravery and selfless sacrifice.”
