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More than 150 veterans attend LWC Appreciation Luncheon

By Venus Popplewell

"As we pause each year to honor and celebrate our veterans, we remind ourselves that freedom is not free."

That was a part of the message delivered by U.S. Marine Corp Lance Corporal, retired, Richard Schmidt at the Lindsey Wilson College 20th-annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon held on Friday at the Adair County VFW Post 6097.

"Today we celebrate Veterans Day," Schmidt began. "We are part of a special legacy that remains faithful to the mission to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies. Our values have remained the same: God, country, and family. Our praise and remembrance of those that are not with us is a part of how we honor our veterans. When we serve others it is also a way to praise and honor the legacy that we carry on."

More than 150 guests attended the luncheon on Friday which was free and open to all area veterans.


Juanita Antle from Columbia, wife of U.S. Army veteran Dean Antle, said attending the annual luncheon is a special day of fellowship for the couple.

"We appreciate the opportunity to come to these get-togethers each year because (Dean) sees some of his old friends," Antle said.

Because of an increase in attendance, the luncheon is held at the Adair County VFW Post 6097 and catered by the LWC Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. LWC students and staff serve and assist the veterans during the event.

"The College is committed to holding this luncheon for you," said event coordinator and LWC Dean of Students Chris Schmidt. "On behalf of President Luckey and the administration, faculty and staff, we want to thank all of you for your service and commitment - for serving and protecting us, and for everything you continue to do in the community."


All area veterans with ID will receive free admission on Saturday, Nov. 12, as the No. 8-ranked Lindsey Wilson football team takes on No. 16 Georgetown (KY). Kickoff from Parnell Family Stadium is set for 1:30pmCT, with senior day taking place at 1pmCT.


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LWC Veterans Luncheon: Schmidt family



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
U.S. Marine Corp Lance Corporal, retired, Richard Schmidt stands with his family before providing a special message on Friday at LWC's 20th-annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon. From Left: Schmidt with his wife, Judy; grandson, Cole and son, LWC Dean of Students Chris Schmidt.

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LWC Veterans Luncheon: Eddie Burton wins handmade quilt



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
U.S. Army National Guard veteran Eddie Burton receives a handmade quilt after his name is drawn by Cathy Jones of the Joyful Heart Quilt Guild. More than a dozen quilts were given away at the LWC Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Friday. The members of the quilting guild sew quilts in their spare time for veterans.

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LWC Veterans Luncheon: Modern Woodmen present matching gift to VFW Post 6097



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
Adair County VFW Post 6097 Commander Ronnie Holt, right, receives a $2,500 matching gift from U.S. Army Corporal and Modern Woodmen of American Managing Partner John Cauley at LWC's 20th-annual Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon on Friday. Combined with the money raised from a previous raffle, more than $6,000 was raised for the Adair County Post.

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LWC Veterans Luncheon: Henningsen receives handmade quilt



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
Army veteran Richard Henningsen from Chicago, Illinois, left, receives help from LWC Dean of Students Chris Schmidt after his name is drawn for a handmade quilt from the Joyful Hearts Quilt Guild.

The quilting guild gave away more than a dozen quilts to the veterans on Friday at LWC's Veterans Appreciation Luncheon.

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LWC Veterans Luncheon: LWC Singers and Robert Brock perform



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
The veterans received a treat on Friday. The LWC Singers and Director of the LWC Theatre Program Robert Brock performed the musical and theatrical collaboration, Words of Lincoln.

Brock, center stage, performed as Abraham Lincoln's law partner, Billy Herndon who was a Green County, Kentucky native. The LWC Singers are directed by LWC Director of Choral Programs Gerald Chafin.

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LWC Veterans Luncheon: Student Helpers



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
More than two dozen LWC students and staff arrived to lend a helping hand and show their gratitude to the veterans in attendance on Friday at LWC's 20th-annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon.

More than 150 guests attended the luncheon that was held at the Adair County VFW Post 6097. The event was catered by the LWC Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.

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LWC Veterans Luncheon: Scholl, Mclean, and Flowers



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
From left to right: U.S. Army veterans from Columbia Dick Scholl and Lynn McLean and Kentucky Army National Guard veteran Jim Flowers, from Columbia, with his wife Georgann catch up during the 20th-annual Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon hosted by LWC on Friday.

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LWC Veterans Luncheon: Dean and Juanita Antle



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
Dean and Juanita Antle from Columbia wait for the program to begin on Friday at LWC's 20th-annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon.

More than 150 guests attended the luncheon that was held at the Adair County VFW Post 6097. LWC students and staff served the veterans. The event was catered by the LWC Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.

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LWC Veterans Luncheon: Tommy, Corbin, Tamara and Delaine



2022-11-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. U.S. Army and Vietnam veteran Tommy Corbin, far left, enjoys a complimentary lunch with his granddaughter, 7-year-old Corbin Coots; daughter, LWC Director of Health Services Tamara Coots; and wife, Delaine Corbin.

More than 150 guests attended LWC's 20th-annual Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon on Friday.

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