Dave Olender joined me as my guest on the radio show last week. Dave is the Council Chair of the Veteran’s Council of the Golden Isles. We talked about the upcoming celebration of our countries veteran’s this coming Tuesday, November 11th. This year’s parade and official ceremony to honor veteran’s begins at the Mallory Ball Fields where participants will gather to begin the parade which will make its way to Casino Band Stand near Neptune Park in the village.
Keynote speaker for the event is Navy Rear Admiral Charles A. Richard, Commander, Submarine Group 10. The actual ceremonies begin at 11:00. The “Veteran of the Year” will be awarded to Air Force Veteran Jack Donald Campbell this year, Music for the ceremonies will be provided by Mickey Wnedel and his Community Concert Band, offering patriotic melodies for all to enjoy.
Bring your lawn chairs join in this celebration of those who have served our country so well. If you are a veteran and need information about participation or you need transportation please contact Matt Joyner at 912-261-4504. he’ll be happy to assist!
No matter what day of the week the 11th falls on in November we always celebrate our veteran’s. This holiday originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.
Please plan to attend this important celebration of our nation’s service people!
