2011

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ECCC Veterans' Day speaker Randall E. Lee, vice president for student services at East Central Community College in Decatur, was guest speaker at a Veterans' Day luncheon/program held Friday, Nov. 11 in the McGee Gold Room of Mabry Memorial Cafeteria on the Decatur campus. Lee, a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army, spoke of his 33 years of military service and expressed appreciation to all who serve the United States of America. Lee joined the Army at age 17, following in the footsteps of his father (Gene Lee}, a retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. and veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Lee said he was grateful '1hat the military has been one of my greatest educators and has prepared me for life's difficulties." Lee stated his military experience- although extensive- ' does not compare ''to the horrors of war that many of our veterans who were lucky to come home may have faced; and to those who lost loved ones in war have faced.. .to those in these categories, I salute you...and thank you for your sacrifices." Lee concluded his remarks urging everyone "to stop and reflect on the sacrifices that so many gave.. ..so that we may hve in a great, free country as we do today." Also pictured are ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin and Vice President for Instruction Dr. Lavinia Sparkman. (EC Photo)

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