South Decatur to host public 9/11 tribute

Keynote speaker will be retired Brigadier General

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) -- South Decatur High School will welcome the public as they participate in a National Day of Service and Remembrance on Monday, September 11.

The school will host a convocation for students and community members beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

Music will be provided by our band and choir, and our keynote speaker will be retired Brigadier General Brian R. Copes.

Governor Pence appointed Brian as a Sagamore of the Wabash in 2015. He is a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.

During his 2009 deployment to Afghanistan, then Colonel Copes earned the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge and the military unit he commanded received a

Meritorious Unit Commendation.

"We will recommit ourselves to the spirit of unity, patriotism, and service that carried our nation through in the days that followed the events of 9/11," said South Decatur Principal Stewart Durham.

This event is open to the public and first responders, military servicemembers and veterans are also encouraged to attend.