WKU honored veterans and military personnel during a Veterans Day ceremony this morning.
“Today, we come together to pay tribute to the Hilltoppers — students, staff, faculty and alumni — and the millions of Americans around the country who have served our nation proudly while wearing a uniform that represents a legacy of extraordinary men and women willing to sacrifice so much in support and preservation of our democracy,” Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert “Bud” Fischer said. “Honor, integrity, and selfless courage are the heart of our brave soldiers."
Due to rain, the wreath-laying ceremony was held inside the Downing Student Union, followed by the WKU ROTC Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Provost Fischer congratulated the 2021 inductees -- retired Lieutenant Colonel Bill Willis, retired Lieutenant Colonel Bill Pearson, and the family of the late retired Lieutenant Colonel John Perkins.