Veterans Day 2023

World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in June 28, 1919 though fighting had ceased 7 months earlier when the armistice went into effect between the Allied nations and Germany on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. November 11, 1918 is generally regarded as the end of World War I and when Veterans Day is observed. In 1938, the day became a legal holiday known as Armistice Day and would remain until 1954 when the word Armistice was replaced with Veterans to honor those who served in all wars not just World War I.  

Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

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2023 Program

11:00 AM 

Ringing of the Liberty Bell: Shawn Quinn

Posting of the Colors: Gailen Young and Scott Arner, Veterans Walk Flag Bearers

National Anthem: Catherine Bobst, Saint Paul United Methodist Church

Pledge of Allegiance: Ricki Barber

Welcome: Tom Duden, Lincoln City Council

Invocation: Rev. Penny Greer, Northeast United Church of Christ

Message: Mr. Donald F. Costello

God Bless America: Catherine Bobst

Service Song Medley: Brendan Moore /All

Taps: Kevin Murray

Benediction: Rev. Penny Greer

Retiring of the Colors: Gailen Young and Scott Arner

Closing: Ricki Barber

When

Location

Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr., Lincoln, 68508, View Map