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Staff Sgt. Russell Cox Addresses Jersey Veterans Day Ceremony
The school’s band, chorus and FFA contributed to Jersey Community High School’s Veterans Day ceremony.
Nov 11, 2026 1:48 PM
Nov 11, 2026 2:13 PM
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JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School honored veterans with a Veterans Day ceremony featuring keynote speaker Staff Sgt. Russell Cox, who shared his story and perspective with students and community members. The ceremony recognized veterans’ service and sacrifice, according to Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100. Veterans and their families attended the event.
The district thanked Cox for his service as a U.S. Army staff sergeant and a U.S. Marine Corps infantry machine gunner.
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Student presenters, the school’s band and chorus, and the FFA participated in the ceremony, with the FFA providing a flag presentation.
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The district also recognized Thomas Leslie, Brad Kimble, Erin Bittles, Kirsen Hetzel and Sarah Nichols, along with Jersey 100 staff and students, for their support.
“To Mr. Cox, and to all veterans in our community and beyond: thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms,” the district said.
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