December 7th is a date that has lived in infamy for the last 80 years. For the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Branson’s Veterans Task Force held a ceremony earlier Tuesday at the Branson Landing Fountains.
“So, it’s been 80 years, and that was a very significant event in our country’s history,” Bob Smither, a US Army Veteran with Branson’s Veterans Task Force tells Ozarks First. “And so we want to always make sure that we remember that and honor those over 2400 military and civilian people that were killed that day.”
During the ceremony, a memorial wreath was laid in Lake Taneycomo in honor of those who were killed in the attack.
Bob Smither is a retired Sgt. Major for the US Army, and every year on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day he plays taps on his trumpet for the ceremony.
This year Smither was joined by members of Forsyth High School’s JROTC program.
“We’re always looking for ways to bring in the younger generation and teach them,” said Smither. “And teach them how to remember and honor these events.”
Alexis Brooks is a junior at Forsyth High School who volunteered to help with the ceremony.
“And knowing that it’s on our shoulders to carry forth this tradition and honoring them it makes me proud whenever I do stuff like this,” Brooks said. “It’s why I volunteer.”
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks, after carefully evaluating Sunday operations, is committed to upholding its foundational values by discontinuing Sunday brunch at The Keeter Center. This step, rooted in faith, tradition, and a desire to prioritize students and employees, aligns with the values of the College.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Riley Isaacs of Bradleyville for becoming the latest state record holder for redear sunfish. The 17-year-old was bowfishing at Lake Taneycomo April 18 when he shot a 2-pound, 3-ounce fish. The previous record under alternative methods was a 2-pound, 2-ounce fish also caught from Lake Taneycomo in 2022.
The Hollister Schools Foundation has presented a $4,000 check to the Hollister R-V School District, funds raised during last spring’s "Coins for a Cause" fundraiser. The generous donation will be used to help purchase two therapy dogs for the district, set to debut at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The check was presented to Superintendent Dr. Brian Wilson and Assistant Superintendent of District Operations, Dr. Sean Woods, by foundation board members Katie Adams, Ryan Gdovin, and Denise Olmstead.
BRANSON, MO (April 17, 2025) – In 2025, the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama celebrates 65 years of bringing the historic performance to over 8 million attendees. This milestone marks the show as the oldest outdoor drama in the state of Missouri, as well as maintaining its title as the original show in Branson.
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