Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11
Broomfield Deputy City Manager to Keynote
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By Kristen Beckman
or more than 100 years, the United States has honored its military veterans in November. Veterans Day grew out of memorial ceremonies held around the world marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918 – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later, and in the 1950s, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day. As it does each year, the Broomfield Veterans Museum will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony starting at 11:00 a.m. on November 11 in front of the museum at 12 Garden Center. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Col. Don Davis, a retired Marine who is Broomfield’s deputy city manager, along with patriotic music by the Broomfield Civic Chorus and Mile High Fife and Drum. “Veterans Day holds deep personal significance to me as a veteran,” said Davis. “It’s a day of reflection and gratitude for the service and sacrifices of all those who have worn the uniform. It’s a reminder of the values, camaraderie, and indomitable spirit that define our military service. Veterans Day also serves as a call to action to continue serving our communities and nation in various capacities. In other words to ‘Keep fighting the good fight.’” Recognizing veterans and observing Veterans Day is important for several reasons, Davis said. “Firstly, it shows gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices
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A fife and drum band plays in front of the Veterans Museum.
