Veterans Day Ceremony at Virginia War Memorial

To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…

November 10, 2015; 9:23 AM • by Richard Hayes

From the Department of Veterans Affairs:

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

Locally there will be various events to honor those who served, the largest will be at the Virginia War Memorial:

WHAT:

Ceremony to honor all Virginians and Americans who have served in U.S. military.

Ceremony includes presentation of memorial wreathes.

Co-hosted by American Legion, 11th District, Dept. of Virginia

Public invited to attend. Free admission.

Parking will be limited. Public should arrive one hour before ceremony.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 11, 2015, Ceremony at 10 AM at the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center open from 8 A.M.-4 P.M.

WHERE: E. Bruce Heilman Amphitheater and Shrine of Memory Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA 23220

WHO:

Guest Speakers: The Honorable Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia; Secretary Julian Castro, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Matthew Doherty, Exec. Director, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

The Honorable John C. Harvey, Jr., Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs

The Honorable John M. O’Bannon, Jr., Chair, Virginia War Memorial Board

Major General Darrell K. Williams, Commanding General, Fort Lee

John Newby, Commissioner, Virginia Dept. of Veteran Services