A World War II veteran who participated in D-Day and helped liberate a concentration camp will be guest speaker during Tusculum University’s Veterans Day celebration Friday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m. at the Thomas J. Garland Library.
Arthur Ricker, who served in the Army, landed on Utah Beach during D-Day and later served as part of the liberation forces at Dachau concentration camp. He will share his stories about these elements of his service, providing an opportunity for the audience to hear a firsthand account about Ricker’s place in history.
“We are thrilled to have Arthur celebrate Veterans Day with us and are thankful we will have the opportunity to hear his stories,” said Dale Laney, Air Force chief master sergeant, retired, who serves as Tusculum’s director of veterans services. “The audience will benefit from listening to his experiences and taking to heart the lessons from this important period in history.”
During the event, Kyler Johnson, a Tusculum student and member of the Bonner Leader Program, will explain what Veterans Day is. Dr. James Hurley, Tusculum’s president, will also deliver remarks.
Congressman Phil Roe, R-1st, is scheduled to attend the ceremony.
The public is invited to attend. For more information, please contact Laney at 423-636-7371.