On Nov. 5, 10 distinguished alumni will be inducted into LSU’s military Hall of Honor sponsored by the University and Cadets of the Ole War Skule.
By resolution of the LSU Board of Supervisors in March of 1998, LSU Salutes was established as an official University observance — represented on a Saturday home football gameday nearest to Veterans Day.
The LSU Salutes annual tradition recognizes all veterans, POWs, MIAs, and Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, in particular those who attended LSU and served in ROTC. Selection of the Hall of Honor inductees is based on their involvement with the University as well as military and community service.
Activities planned during LSU Salutes include tours of campus and military memorials. The Commandant’s Luncheon will feature Lt. Col. Lawrence House, LSU’s new Commandant of Cadets.
The induction ceremony will take place 9 a.m. at the LSU War Memorial on the Parade Ground. The event will be free and open to the public.
The day prior to the ceremony, Gov. John Bel Edwards, a West Point and LSU Law School graduate, will speak at the President’s Reception dinner.
The honorees will be recognized in Tiger Stadium during pre-game activities at the LSU versus Alabama football game. The Tiger Band will also present a “Patriotic Salute” during the half-time show.