The University of Cincinnati honored those who served during its annual Veterans Day ceremony.
In his remarks to veterans and their families gathered at Tangeman University Center, UC President Nevill Pinto noted that the building was named for U.S. Navy Lt. Donald Tangeman, who died while trying to save his crew during a battle in the Pacific on March 29, 1945.Tangeman wrote to his parents, both UC graduates, before embarking from San Francisco toward war in the Pacific theater.“Last night was my last view of San Francisco … tomorrow, we sail,” the letter reads. “The moon, the mountains, the bridge. The starry heaven above — buildings, lights and people — a free and beautiful world, well worth fighting to preserve.”“May we remember these words as we honor our veterans both past and present,” Pinto said. “Thank you for your willingness to fight to preserve our free and beautiful world.”The ceremony was sponsored by UC’s Veterans Programs & Services and the U.S. Army and Air Force ROTC. The Bearcat Band performed for the assembly, recognizing each branch of the armed forces with its own salute.
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