There will be a lot of former “uniformed personnel” at Monroe High School’s Bunkelman Field on Friday, September 9, when veterans and active military members and MHS football alumni are honored.  The event is an expansion of last year’s very successful first-ever Military Tribute Night football game. 

     The event is sponsored by the Monroe Football Mother’s Club.  All branches of service are expected to participate.  Veterans and active military as well as former MHS Trojans in attendance will be recognized and honored in ceremonies that night.  

     All of the military personnel and veterans and the football alumni are invited to participate in a pre-game tailgate at 5 p.m. near the baseball field.  The football alumni will make a tunnel for the MHS football Trojans to enter the field through just before kickoff. 

     During the pre-game festivities, Monroe Middle School teacher Chantele Henry will sing a patriotic song.  In addition to playing the National Anthem, the award-winning Monroe High School marching band will perform a medley of patriotic songs.  Former US Air Force pilot Ty Dimeff will do the coin toss.  A moment of silence will be held to honor the former Monroe High School students who died in the service, as well as others who gave their lives in service to their country.

     Veterans and active military members present will be asked to stand and be recognized during the pre-game show.  Pre-game starts about 6:30 p.m. with the kickoff set for 7 p.m.