Veteran’s Day is observed annually on November 11 to honor and recognize military veterans.
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Remarks will be given by Legion Commander Stan Britt.
At 3 p.m. Saturday, American Legion volunteers will remove flags from graves in the Lake Placid community, starting at St. Agnes Cemetery.
Youngstown: American Legion Post #504, 2225 Glenwood Ave., with the Women’s Auxiliary & Sons of the American Legion Veterans Day program at 5 p.m.
A Veterans Day program, “Remembering Our Veterans”, begins at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the high school.
9 a.m., Woodland Elementary School, including a welcome by Jennifer Clemens, principal, the Pledge of Allegiance, a presentation of poems, and music for the occasion.
Following the songs military personnel and families are invited to a brunch inside Building A. Veterans, family, neighbors are all welcome.
American Legion Post 25 is organizing the event. The wreath laying events will be accompanied by a ceremonial firing squad and prayer.
A flag changing ceremony was held at Edgewood Rehabilitation Living Center on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Units will form up beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The parade will form at 10 a.m.in front of VFW Lorraine Post 29 at 64 Kenoza Ave.
A free veterans appreciation concert will be held from 8 p.m.to midnight at the post featuring country band “Two Left Boots”.
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2016 Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Veterans Memorial Plaza, S. Washington Street and E. Main Street. There will also be a musical selection. There will be a video presentation and patriotic sing-along for military members followed by a reception. The event is hosted by The Spirit of Patriotism. Van Dalsen was asked to help the school educate students on the true meaning of Veterans Day.
