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Veterans' Memorial Plaza

  • Ed Gargas, a retired colonel and SEMO alum, was the guest speaker on Tues. Nov. 11, 2025, for the Veteran's Plaza Remembrance Ceremony.
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    SEMO Observes Veterans Day with Gathering of Remembrance 2025 at Veteran's Plaza
    John Moore
    Veterans' Day 2025 was observed at Southeast Missouri State University at 11 a.m. at Veterans' Plaza. The guest speaker was Ed Gargas, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in finance from Southeast Missouri State University, a Master of Business Administration from William Woods University, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Gargas is a retired Colonel in the Missouri National Guard. He is a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has received four Army Commendation Medals, as well as numerous other awards for his performance and service.