The observance of Memorial Day honoring all veterans that answered the call of duty in service of our country is steeped in tradition. The date of the holiday - November 11 - was first set in remembrance of the armistice ending World War I on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11, 1919 as the first Armistice Day. It was a day to remember the horrors of war and honor our veterans. It was made a federal holiday in 1938 and in 1954 Congress voted to change the name to Veteran's Day.
Also steeped in years of tradition is the partnership of Wellsville's Memorial Council and the Wellsville School District to observe Veteran's Day annually. The ceremony will be held at the high school, in the Tiger's Den, on Thursday, November 11. It is set to begin at 1:50 P.M.. The ceremony is open to the public.
This year's ceremony will be spear headed by Memorial Council members Don Brown & Debbie Koffel. Veterans of the Mid-East conflict, Specialists Dan Brown & Zachary Bowling will be guests of honor. Both of these gentlemen recently returned from serving tours of duty in the Mid-East and are Wellsville area residents. Guest speaker will be USAF Tech. Sgt. Craig Williams and Rev. Derek Marotta will offer the invocation. WHS Senior Katie Hardman will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and musical selections will be performed by the high school's Ebony & Ivory choral group. The Korean War Veterans Color Guard will be posting the colors.
Please join us in honoring American veterans...
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