By Chris Murphy
Veterans Day is November 11We remember and recognize those that have served and still serve today. We can’t forget the sacrifices that the few make for so many. It is important to remember as we face a more complicated world and we only go into battle only when necessary that there are so many ready to serve and all of their lives are valuable. Their stories and history are important to learn and their experiences can teach you a lot. So let’s make sure that we are flying our flags on November 11. Originally known as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of hostilities at the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, it was renamed Veterans Day in 1954
Here are some of the events that will mark Veterans Day:
NOTE: There will NOT be a Veteran’s Day Parade in Modesto this year. The organizers hope to have it back next year. There will be a Veteran’s Celebration at the Stanislaus Veteran’s Hall at 3500 Coffee Rd at Sylvan Rd. There will be a reverse parade and members of the various branches will speak and commemorate from 10 am – Noon.
Nov 4-5th Celebrate a Veteran at CSUS Reflection Pond 8 am-5 pm
Nov 7th Veterans Appreciation Lunch at Manteca Senior Center from 11:30 am-1 pm
Nov 11th Veterans Day Reverse Parade & Ceremony Stanislaus Veterans Center 9 am -1 pm
Nov 11th Veterans Pavilion Celebration at Community Hospice & Health Services Foundation 11 pm
Nov 11th Turlock Veterans Golf Tournament at Turlock Golf and Country Club at 8 am
Nov 11th Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony at William A. Fish Veterans Park, Oakdale 8:45 -11 am
Nov 11th Veterans Day Breakfast & Parade at Bass Pro Shop, Manteca, 10 am-12:30 pm
Nov 11th, 2,400 flags will be displayed in Downtown Manteca to commemorate Veterans Day.
Nov 11th Veteran’s Parade, brought to you by Escalon American Legion, begins at 10:30am on Main Street. Chicken BBQ is at Noon at the Community Center. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.
Nov 11th School Holiday observed
To celebrate our Veterans all year long, please join the VFW3199 on Sunday mornings 8 – 11 am for their famous breakfast. You can meet vets, friends, 1st responders and many more. $10/$5 for kids. 2801 Hatch Rd. Modesto.
Please check our calendar at www.modestoview.com for any updated info
Photo: Remembering veteran and long-time community volunteer, Al Menshew
