 |
|
Events to salute veterans
By Denver Catholic Register
Veterans Day, Nov. 11 was originally known as Armistice Day. The date commemorates the signing of the Armistice—technically a cessation of hostilities—on Nov. 11, 1918 (on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month), which put an end to World War I. Now known as Veterans Day, the holiday is a time when the country honors all those who have served in the armed forces.
Around the state parades, celebrations and liturgies will be held to remember those who have worn a uniform in service to their country. Some will be held on Veterans Day, others will take place the weekend before. Below are some of the events scheduled.
Event Calendar
Nov. 6: The city of Denver will celebrate Veterans Day with a parade, live entertainment, cannon and gun salutes and flyover. The parade kicks off in front of the Capital Building at 10 a.m.
Nov. 7: The Lakewood Elks Club at 14th and Newland in Lakewood will be host a tribute to the American Veteran at 6 p.m. The event, which is free to the public, will include patriotic songs and music. Guest speaker will be Paul Murphy, survivor of the USS Indianapolis.
Nov. 10: The public is invited as the city of Aurora honors all veterans and their families at a commemoration and reception at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Aurora, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets for this event are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and group rates are available. For more information, call 303-739-7950.
Nov. 11: A Veterans Day Breakfast hosted by Veterans Green Jobs will be held at Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Guest speaker at the breakfast will be Col. Randy A. George, U.S. Army fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Call for tickets, 303-739-7950. Cost: $30 per person. Call 720-236-1300 Ext. 550 or go online to www.veteransgreenjobs.org for more information.
Nov. 11: An interdenominational prayer service to honor all veterans will be held at 11 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 Kenyon Ave., Denver. The public is invited to this solemn event which begins at 11 a.m.
Nov. 12: Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Madonna of the Mountains and the Knights of Columbus will honor veterans with a 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W. Florida Ave. in Lakewood. Refreshments to follow in the Community Center.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||