Vets Honored at 9th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

A table of Navy recruiters bonds over lunch, and enjoys the celebration.

On November 8th, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club rolled out the red carpet for the ninth year in a row for local Veterans.  Veterans in attendance had served in every major conflict overseas from World War II, Korea and Vietnam to Operations Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom.  Veterans of each major branch of our country's great military were present, as well as members of the Carrollton and Farmers Branch Fire and Police Departments who also served overseas.  Each Veteran in attendance was introduced to the audience, along with a brief bio of their service to our country.

The keynote speaker at this year's event was Mr. Clint Bruce, an ex-Navy SEAL who now runs Trident Response Group, a privately-held global intelligence and advisory firm located in Dallas.  Mr. Bruce spoke passionately about those that had served before him, and the inspiration he drew from them.  Bruce highlighted the importance of the sacrifices those before him had made, and what this day truly symbolizes for him, and for our nation.  Bruce's powerful, yet impassioned, words seemingly struck a chord with everybody in the room.

After Mr. Bruce's time at the podium, the luncheon was wrapped-up by Club member Scott Smith, who led the room in the singing of America, The Beautiful.  To view some photos of the event, please click here.  A video of Mr. Bruce's keynote address will be posted to this website shortly. 

The event was, once again, organized and emcee'd by Club member Barry Jordan.