It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978.
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The Marion County Veterans Honor Guard, the Marion County High School ROTC, the Marion County High School band and the American Legion Post 49 will be participating. The High School Drum Line will perform also. An All Saints Boy Scout Troop will present the flags and lead the pledge of allegiance. Throughout the breakfast there will be speakers and presentations by Woodstown Middle School students.
A World War II veteran, Raymond Weeks of Birmingham, in 1947 wanted to honor veterans on Armistice Day with a parade and other events.
Trinka-Weber-Rogers Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8637 in Eagle River will join the students at Northland Pines Middle School, Eagle River Elementary School and Northland Pines High School to pay tribute to local veterans who have served in the Armed Forces or who are now serving.
People across the North Woods will reflect on what veterans have accomplished and the freedoms they have protected during upcoming Veterans Day ceremonies. If you are a veteran, please attend one or all of these events and let a grateful public recognize your service.
The 32-mile march will start at 5:30 a.m.in Nashville and continue down Highway 70 to arrive at 5 p.m.at the Wilson County Veterans Plaza.
Story courtesy of Greeneview High School.
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Color guards and a 21-gun salute preceding the playing of “Taps” will end the ceremony.
