Veterans Day Photos from Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois

This Veterans Day, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois was honored be a part of a special event at the Saint Louis Science Center, in connection to their Omnimax film D:Day: Normandy 1944.

 

GSSI Girl Scouts conducted opening and closing flag ceremonies, as well as led the crowd in singing "God Bless America." 

Girls were also honored to meet several U.S. Veterans, including Pearl G. Kramer, who was a WAVE specialist, Supervisor 1st Class during World War II. WAVES were a female division of the U.S. Navy and had an important role in the permanent inclusion of women in the U.S. armed services starting in 1948.

These are just a few of the Girl Scout troops who participated in Veterans Day activities.  We appreciate the Girl Scouts showing support all over southern Illinois!



Girl Scouts at the O'Fallon Veterans Day Parade

Girl Scouts at the Olney Girl Scout Parade



Anna-JonesboroTroop #8597 and #8492 met
Retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Brown, who was also a Girl Scout Alumna

Girl Scouts marching in the Jerseyville Veterans Day parade
 

Thank You, Veterans!

A huge thank you goes out to our American veterans!  Not just for today, but for every day that we enjoy the freedom and democracy of our great nation.  Words cannot fully express our gratitude!

GSSI Conducting Flag Ceremony at Veterans Day Event at Saint Louis Science Center

 

 

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is honored to be invited to conduct opening & closing flag ceremonies at a special Veterans Day event at the Saint Louis Science Center.

 

The event on Nov. 11 will include special exhibitions and guests, as well as the OMNIMAX Theater film: D-Day: Normandy 1944.

 

GSSI's opening flag ceremony will take place around 11 a.m.  in the OMNIMAX Theater.  Due to limited seating, reservations should be made by calling 314.289.4424. 

 

All Girl Scouts & Adult Volunteers in uniform can receive a special reduced OMNIMAX ticket price of $6 per person!  Military veterans can attend the show for free.

 

Help us show appreciation to our veterans by sending a photo of your troop or daughter holding a thank you sign.  These photos will be used to make a short video to display at GSSI's display table the Saint Louis Science Center during the event.  Some sample messages include:

 

"Thank You, Veterans!"

"Thank You, Veterans from Girl Scouts Troop (Your Troop Number)"

"We Love Our Veterans!"

"Thanks Veterans! From (Your Hometown Here)"