Park City teaches students about Veteran’s Day

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of November, 1918, the victorious allied forces commemorated the end of World War I with ceremonies in France and England.

Today’s Veterans Day parade marks the 97th anniversary of when the fighting stopped between the allies and Germany in World War I.

But, sadly, World War I begat World War II and wars have continued to the present day.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Today we honored those who have served in our country’s military.

“What a gorgeous day we have to honor our veterans”, said retired Col. Stephen Carroll, the event’s master of ceremonies and first vice president of the Military Officers Association of America’s Greenville chapter.

Do you have a special Veterans Day memory to share?

Veterans salute as the American flag is posted. A wreath is laid on the grave every year during Veterans Day ceremonies held at the cemetery.

Majority were not professional soldiers; they were young kids, steelworkers, store clerks, lawyers and labourers, who left their jobs and their families and took up arms to defend their beloved Canada. Give that veteran a call, drop him or her a message, let them know that you appreciate their service.

The 71-year-old Vietnam War veteran wanted a way to honor his brothers in arms who died. He added that he looks forward to continuing this tradition of bringing the community together to honor veterans. The featured military branch this year was the U.S. Navy, and the grand marshall was former Manhattan District Attorney Morgenthau.

It was a time to pay tribute to a group of veterans, those who put their lives on the line for their country and received little in return when they got home.