The Caldwell County High School Band of Pride took time before their halftime performance at the football game Friday night to honor four local World War II veterans.
The Band’s musical theme this year was “In Memoriam” based on the movie Pearl Harbor and that inspired the recognition.
Veterans Dale Faughn, James Earl “Jim” Martin and H. C. Beck were escorted to midfield and received a standing ovation as they were introduced.
Faughn appreciated the recognition.
click to download audioMartin was glad to be there.
click to download audioBeck said it was a privilege to be at the game.
click to download audioWilliam C. Perry was also recognized but was not able to attend.
Band Director Daniel Thomas credited the band boosters with the idea of the recognition.
click to download audioThomas shared that the marching band season recently came to an end but they had a lot to be proud of.
click to download audioEven though the marching season is over the band will stay active presenting a Christmas concert, playing at basketball games and preparing for the spring concert season.
