This year's keynote speaker will be Major Paul Smith, a decorated career veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served in the Vietnam War. Smith will speak about the responsibility of serving and leading after military service. He currently lives in Columbia, Ky.
This is the 15th consecutive year LWC has held the luncheon. Sponsored by the LWC National Alumni Association, it started in 2003 as part of the college's centennial celebrations.
The annual event is not held on Veterans Day so it does not conflict with community celebrations on that day.
"This is always one of the highlights of the school year because the LWC community loves to show its appreciation to those who have served our country," said LWC Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management Dean Adams, who is an LWC alumnus. "Whether it was during a time of crisis or during a time of peace, one of the reasons this is a great country is because of the women and men who have unselfishly answered the call to serve our nation."
LWC Veterans Appreciation Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The luncheon is free to all veterans, veterans' survivors and a guest. Guests should RSVP by contacting Lindsey Wilson at alumni@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8400.