Honoring Our Vets On Veterans Day [Video]

This Veterans Day, we wanted to take this opportunity to say "Thank you" to all of the veterans that have served or are currently serving this great nation. 

To say "thank you" seems so small compared to what our military and their families go through or have gone through. You can help right now by joining us in supporting Townsquare Cares for Military Families (Link). Plus you can also show your support at a scheduled Veterans Day event on November 11, 2015 (list below).

In our eyes, there is nothing more honorable than someone willing to put their life on the line to protect not only our country, but those who are blessed enough to live within it. It's our greatest wish that the sacrifice of those willing to defend our freedoms is never taken for granted.

Kent Larson, the Iowa State Director of the Armed Forces Benefit Association and founder and commands of the Iowa Fallen Heroes Honor Guard, recently posted a video on line of flag presentation to one of our local vets. In the video, Mr. Larson gives us some suggestions of how we can honor our vets with more than just a simple "Thank you".

Here is a list of events that are happening in the Cedar Valley on Wednesday, November 11th. 2015

• The 100th anniversary of Veterans Memorial Hall will be observed Wednesday as part of Waterloo's Veterans Day commemoration. The hall will be open for public tours beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a short traditional program at 10:25 a.m. The public, and especially all veterans of all eras, are welcome.
• The annual Veterans Day assembly is planned for 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hudson High School. Everyone is welcome to attend the event to honor veterans. Afterward, a meal will be provided for veterans and their guests at the Hudson Community Church.
• Retired Col. Jon Thompson will be keynote speaker Nov. 11th at Hawkeye Community College's Veterans Day ceremony. The event will start at 12:15 p.m. in Tama Hall on Hawkeye’s main campus, 1501 E. Orange Road.
• The Cedar Falls High School student body and faculty will welcome area veterans and the public to honor veterans during a program at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 in the school gymnasium.
• he Grout Museum District, 503 South Street, will have two programs in honor of Veterans Day. All veterans and active duty service members will receive free admission to all Grout Museum District locations. Free coffee also will be available.