Veteran’s Day is a time to step back from our daily lives and recognize the incredible sacrifice our nation’s armed forces have made, and continue to make every day. The debt we owe to these men and women is infinite.
On November 11th, the anniversary of the end of World War I, we pay tribute to all of those who’ve dedicated their lives to ensuring America’s freedom and thank them for their service.
Here are five of The Horn News’ favorite tributes to Veterans that will take place Friday:
1. National Veterans Day Ceremony, Arlington —
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honors America’s military members and Veterans.
It will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a prelude concert by The United States Navy Band inside the Memorial Amphitheater, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at 11 a.m. and a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations.
The event is free, although space is limited and visitors are encouraged to arrive early.
2. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’s Annual Veterans Day Commemoration, Ventura County, CA —
This free event will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
It features live music, a Civil War encampment, a military vehicle display, and a program honoring all branches of the military.
3. America’s Parade, New York City —
Our country’s largest celebration of service members this year will commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11, with special recognition of post 9/11 vets and First Responders.
In addition, it will mark the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm. While the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force will all be represented, this year’s featured military branch is the Coast Guard.
There will be over 250 groups and over 20,000 participants at the parade. Participation in the parade is free to all non-profit veterans’ groups.
It will begin following the opening ceremony at 11:15, and will go north on Fifth Ave., from 26th to 52nd street on a 1.2 mile route, lasting approximately 30-35 minutes.
4. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington D.C. —
At 1 p.m. at Constitution Ave. and Henry Bacon Dr. NW, a color guard, speakers, and a wreath-laying ceremony will pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans and all servicemen and women.
The moving event is well attended by Vietnam veterans, and is often emotional.
5. National Cathedral Veterans Day Tribute, Washington D.C. —
At 7 p.m. at the National Cathedral, located at 3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW, a concert tribute will honor the servicemen and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The concert will feature the U.S. Marine Corps Orchestra, Washington National Cathedral Singers and selection from American War letters.
It is a free event, open to the public.
What is your favorite Veterans Day ceremony? Comment below
As a veteran, I’d like to wish all a Happy Veteran’s Day 2016!!
Main Street – from another Veteran a Happy Veteran’s Day to you as well.
As a veteran, I would also like to wish all Veterans a Happy Veterans Day.
Semper Fi and Thank-you.
Peter Town. Hanover,
Thank you! This is indeed a GREAT Veteran’s Day for us, as we have a man in the White House who will and is fighting for us. We have a real friend, I believe, now as our Commander-in-Chief, (CINC.)
I am very very glad for this. I believe all veterans should be incredibly elated for this new elected change!!!!!!!
G. Billger
third grade teacher
Missionary to Honduras/Panama
SSG retired U.S.Army
Vietnam 1966-1968
Korea 1977-78, 87-88
Germany 1974-1978
Panama 1981-1985
I am so proud of our Veterans. On this special day I wish ALL of the men and women a Happy Veterans Day. I have two brothers one of them a Viet Nam Veteran that I will be calling to congratulate them and tell them how much I love them for their service to our country and for just for being a special members of my family.
Happy Veterans Day to my brother Doug, my friend Charlie, G. Billger (I agree with all you said} and all the other veterans of America. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your great sacrifices and service to our country. May God bless you all abundantly with great health,riches and long lives surrounded by loving, kind good people and great treasures from above, May you come to know the greatest Love of all in Jesus Christ who was and always is with you. He watches out for you and he always has just as he did when He brought you home safely. I would love to shake your hand and give you the biggest hug on Veterans day. Thank you so very much. Let us come together and help our new President Donald Trump to make America great again.
THANK YOU VETERANS your service is more appreciated than you can imagine.
As a Viet Nam era vet I want to thank all of the men & women who have served & who are currently serving & especially to my father who passed away on 7 Nov 1992…He served in WW2 & was sent to Normandy D DAY + 3…was shot in St. Lo & evacked back to England to recover & returned & continued to fight into Germany until the end of the war & earned 2 bronze stars.purple heart & other awards…Fred Michael Krems my dad was a better man than I will ever be…Miss you Dad!
Your proud son with love & respect, Michael Anthony Krems
Happy Veterans Day to all, from an former USAF Security Service Staff Seargent and ex-NSA Op.
It’s a nice photo-op for Barry to add to his ‘legacy’, but I would caution everyone, however, to watch what the’Poser-In-Chief’ does in his last few days in office.
I am deeply honor to acknowledge all our Veterans on this day for the freedom they have given to protect our country even though for several years now they seem to have been forgotten true Patriots will never forget your sacrifice you made. thank all of you
God bless all who serve to protect America, even those who sit and wait for the servers.
On Saturday,November 12th, the Florida ParkServicewill host a History of the American Soldier ay Fort Clinch on Amelia Island (FernandinaBeach). There will be re-enactors from all conflicts from the American Revolution to present. It will run from 9:00AM until about 5:00 PM.
I would like to say “Thank You” to all my fellow Veterans. I am so happy to finally have a President Elect who loves this country and our veterans. President Trump will make our military strong again and we will regain the respect we deserve throughout the world!!! And I would like to thank all of my fellow Americans who supported and voted for Donald J. Trump, our 45th President of the United States!! IT MAKES ME SO PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SAY THAT!!!!
My best to all veterans and those who support themb,both myself. The hand of God has kept us free and perhaps God will guide our new leader, President Trump in keeping our forces and vets up to the challenges we now face. We must keep the forces of anarchy, radical Islam and other evils from dominating the world lest we enter another “Dark Age”
We are tethering on a rope and Mr Trump must sway the public to pull on the side of good for all peoples.
Pray that we can lead our armed forces in a peaceful endeavor to lift up all segments of society.
Semper Fi!
George A Maier , Pittsburgh,PA
I, too, am a veteran and would like to express my thanks to other veterans who put their rear ends on the line to protect mine and those of my loved ones. May Jehovah bless each and every one of you. “No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul (that is, body) in behalf of his friends”. John 15:13, New World Translation.