US EditionSan Antonio Honors Those Who Have Served with Veterans Day Ceremonies
More than 60 participants honored veterans with prayers, wreaths, music, and a 21-bell toll symbolizing a 21-gun salute, plus unveiling a historic missile plaque.
- Tuesday, veterans, community members, County Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol cadets, and DAV members joined a Presque Isle ceremony as the 11-member Presque Isle Community Band played and DAV members laid a wreath.
- The Doughboy Foundation's Bells of Peace initiative commemorates the 1918 Armistice declared at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, ending World War I that killed up to 19 million people.
- Brigadier Gen. Nate Grass, U.S. Army National Guard, retired, rang a bell 21 times, organizers said the toll mirrored a 21-gun salute, while Kim Smith and City Councilor Craig Green unveiled a plaque describing the Hound Dog missile.
- Community speakers linked remembrance to practical commitments, with Jasper Lee, DAV Adjutant, urging lifetime care promises and Sonja Eyler, Presque Isle City Manager, recognizing a living service legacy.
- Across the region, neighboring towns also held Veterans Day programs; North Augusta American Legion Post 71 hosted Nov. 11 ceremonies with Navy Junior ROTC presenting colors, while Milton's program featured a 21-gun salute by U.S. Marines.
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San Antonio honors those who have served with Veterans Day ceremonies
People around San Antonio honored those who have served with Veterans Day ceremonies throughout the city.On Tuesday morning, dozens of people gathered at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The ceremony included a presentation of the flag, moments of reflection and the playing of taps.Veterans from all military branches and their families filled the amphitheater. Several elected leaders also spoke during the program.Also on Tuesday, the Bexar Co…
Penn State hosts Veterans Day ceremony, honors those who served
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — A change of venue due to inclement weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of those at Penn State's Veterans Day Ceremony. The event, usually on Old Main's lawn, was moved to Heritage Hall in the HUB due to concern over potential inclement weather. It still started at 11:11 and [...]
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