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Alumnus to speak at Veterans Day program

November 8, 2018

Campus Notes News

Dr. John Forrette ’74 will return to campus to speak at the annual Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, at the Veterans Memorial. Dr. Forrette retired as a colonel after a 30-year career in the U.S. Army Reserve. He served in many roles during that time with final position as commanding officer, 4226th US Army Hospital, and also of the Command Inspection Program, 330th Medical Brigade. The Eagle Battalion ROTC Color Guard will present and retire the colors for the ceremony. A prayer remembrance will be held for all those who have served and sacrificed in the U.S. armed forces, especially those from the Saint Mary’s community. The rain location will be the McEnery Center.