The 20th Annual MLK Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center provided the Minnesota National Guard an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of service of Dr. King, Jan. 18. Of the over 2,000 participants, noteworthy attendees included the leadership and Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota politicians of all levels and local business leaders. Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito, Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, spoke with Sen. Norm Coleman before the festivities began. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
The 20th Annual MLK Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center provided the Minnesota National Guard an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of service of Dr. King, Jan. 18. Of the over 2,000 participants, noteworthy attendees included the leadership and Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota politicians of all levels and local business leaders. The invocation was given by Pastor Dennis M. Oglesby, Jr., of the Park Avenue United Methodist Church which serves the community of South Minneapolis. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
The 20th Annual MLK Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center provided the Minnesota National Guard an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of service of Dr. King, Jan. 18. Of the over 2,000 participants, noteworthy attendees included the leadership and Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota politicians of all levels and local business leaders. Col. Wayne Hayes, Minnesota National Guard Chief of Staff listens intently to another guest during breakfast. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
The 20th Annual MLK Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center provided the Minnesota National Guard an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of service of Dr. King, Jan. 18. Of the over 2,000 participants, noteworthy attendees included the leadership and Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota politicians of all levels and local business leaders. The Ladies of Jazz Project performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” inviting the entire ballroom to sing along. The group featured Timotha Lanae, Gwen Matthews, Debbie Duncan and Thomasina Petrus. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
The 20th Annual MLK Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center provided the Minnesota National Guard an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of service of Dr. King, Jan. 18. Of the over 2,000 participants, noteworthy attendees included the leadership and Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota politicians of all levels and local business leaders. A video greeting was sent from Basra, Iraq by Lt. Col. Trancey Williams, Camp Basra Equal Rights Representative, 34th Infantry Division. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
The 20th Annual MLK Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center provided the Minnesota National Guard an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of service of Dr. King, Jan. 18. Of the over 2,000 participants, noteworthy attendees included the leadership and Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota politicians of all levels and local business leaders. The celebration was capped off by an inspirational, and often humorous, sermon by Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
