Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on Monday, November 11.
Veterans are asked to meet at the American Legion/VFW Headquarters at the Community House by 10:15 am. They will be joined by town Scout groups, Algonquin students and representatives from the State House and Board of Selectmen.
A procession to the memorial will begin at 10:45 am to the All Wars Memorial on the common across from the library.
At 11:00 am, Veterans will hold a ceremony including readings and patriotic music, and is expected to last 30 to 40 minutes.
“We’d like to see as may there as possible in tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,” VFW Post 3276 Commander Steve Whynot wrote in an email.
For photos of last year’s ceremony, see this post.
(Photo by Susan Fitzgerald)
I would like to welcome any Veteran – whether they belong to the VFW or Legion – to join us Monday at 1015 at the Legion/VFW HQ at the Community House.
Please join Legion Commander John Wilson and myself – in honoring all Veterans and ensuring that we never forget those who gave their lives for this country.
Uniform is not necessary – your presence is most welcomed.
THANK YOU to all who attended our Veterans Day Observance today.
On behalf of all of the Veterans who joined us today – I’d like to Thank all of the Boy Scouts – Girl Scouts – Cub Scouts and Brownies who marched with us.
To the buglers and Singers from Algonuin who all did a SUPERB Job…..THANK YOU.
To Mr. Rooney and Rep. Dykema…Thank you for your words and thoughts.
It was a nice turnout our by the community – Thank You for taking the time to honor those who served.
I’d like to toss out a special note of thanks to 15 Main St…and the display of American Flags along the stone wall… THANK YOU….Looks great.
To the Police who stood with us…families and friends…. It our duty and honor to ensure those who gave the ultimate sacrifice are NEVER Forgotten.
Thank You all….
Steve, it was moving, as always. Thank you and your fellow vets for your service. We all appreciate it and benefit from it.