R-CCC hosts "Salute to Veterans"

Presenting the Colors was the Hertford County Fire Fighters Association.

Beverly Sessoms, (left) Medical Office/Office Administration Program, retired, US Air Force (1980 – 2000) was one of the faculty/staff veterans recognized during the ceremony by Ruchelle Ricks, Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Certifying Official for the college.

Honoring our local veterans (left to right) Jill Perry, student dependent and her spouse, Joseph Perry, U.S. Marines, Derrick Armstead, director of Small Business Center, retired US Marines, and the event speaker; College President Murray J. Williams, who gave opening remarks; Beverly Sessoms, Medical Office/Office Administration Programs, retired, US Air Force, Timothy Lassiter, director, facilities management, retired, U.S. Army and National Guard.

Event leaders (left to right) Derrick Armstead, Director of Small Business Center, event speaker, Beverly Sessoms, Medical Office/Office Administration Programs, retired, US Air Force, Ruchelle Ricks, Director, Financial Aid, Veterans Certifying Official for the college, and Dr. Tanya Oliver, Associate Vice President, Student Services, led the ‘Salute to Veterans’ ceremony.

Refreshments provided by Student Services honored veterans.

Event was well attended and audience members wore red, white, and blue in honor of the day.