Monmouth College will honor Veterans Day with an evening event on Nov. 11 featuring State Representative Dan Swanson, a retired Illinois Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and Iraq War veteran.
The free event, titled *A Monmouth College Salute to Veterans*, begins at 7 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Great Room on the main level of the Center for Science and Business. Swanson will serve as emcee and lead a panel discussion with six veterans and military-affiliated guests.
Monmouth College President Patricia Draves will open the program, which also includes patriotic music from the Fighting Scots Marching Band.
Panelists include: - Ryan Bronaugh, a 2012 Monmouth graduate and Navy veteran with tours in Iraq, Kosovo, and Africa.
- Alfonso Mares ’28, a current student and member of the Reserve Officers Training Corps from Chicago.
