Veteran's Day Celebration

VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2011
11:00 A.M.
LAWRENCE PARK
EVERETT STREET

Until June 1, 1954, Veteran’s Day was called Armistice Day which was the official end of World War I. The treaty that ended the war was to take effect at 11:00 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day was celebrated to pay respect to all the service men that lost their lives during this Great War. It is celebrated in all the commonwealth countries that participated in World War I. In some commonwealth countries it is called Remembrance Day.

Following World II, the Citizens of the state of Kansas began a letter writing campaign to make this day a national holiday to recognize all veterans of the armed services. Most of the states and their governors got behind this petition and was able to have Congress pass a law to declare November 11th as Veteran’s Day. That law took effect on June 1, 1954. So today, is a celebration for all our veterans and especially for those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is for our departed heroes that we fire 3 volleys of shot by 7 men and the play taps.

Immediately following the celebration, everyone is invited for soup & sandwiches at the American Legion Hall located on Highway 182

PLEASE COME OUT & SUPPORT OUR VETERANS
SPONSORED BY AMERICAN LEGION ATCHAFALAYA POST 96