Several hundred people gathered at the center of Bakersfield College to celebrate the dedication of a plaza to honor Kern County veterans.
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00:00 Several hundred people gathered at the center of Bakersfield College to celebrate the dedication of a plaza to honor local veterans.
00:07 BC's new Veterans Plaza, located in the heart of campus, just north of the Veterans Services Office.
00:13 School officials say this space represents gratitude and acknowledgement for individuals who served in all six branches of the military.
00:20 Several dignitaries spoke at the ceremony, including House Speaker and BC alumnus Kevin McCarthy,
00:26 who said the location of the plaza speaks volumes about how the college values its veterans.
00:31 So it's the beauty of Kern County. We know where our freedoms come from.
00:35 You could sit on college campuses, they're going to have different debates about different philosophies and principles.
00:41 But you know what? Those who defended your right to have those, we honor them at the very part.
00:46 That's why I'm so proud of Bakersfield College, I'm so proud of Bakersfield and Kern County for honoring their veterans.
00:51 It's one more example of that.
00:53 There are six pillars that has the history and information of each branch of the service on them.
00:59 The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and don't forget the Space Force.
01:04 There you go. Very cool.