Temple will honor University veterans and active service military during University-wide Veterans Day ceremonies.

Speakers at Temple University Ambler will include Frank Anger, E-4 Corporal, United States Marine Corps (served 2006 to 2010, two tours in Iraq); and Ryan Berk, Sergeant, United States Army (served 2009 to 2012, supported Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan), both members of the Temple University Municipal Police Academy, and Robert Deegan, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Director of the Temple University Police Academy who served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam era.

In addition to veteran speakers, the event will include a singing of the National Anthem led by Rhonda Geyer, Director of Non-Credit Programs at Temple University Ambler, Fort Washington and Center City; the Temple University ROTC color guard representing all branches of military service; a laying of the wreath and playing of Taps to honor fallen soldiers. and an invocation by Cantor David Green of Congregation Beth Or. Geyer will also sing America the Beautiful.

Sponsors include Temple’s Military and Veteran Services Center, Ambler Campus Office of Student Life, Sodexo Dining Services and a variety of Temple departments.

A small luncheon provided by Sodexo will be held for Temple veterans or those currently serving in the military following the ceremony.