Veterans Day Celebration Live Streamed November 11
November 10, 2020 1:37 PM
The City of Santa Monica joins the Los Angeles Army Recruitment Battalion for a live streamed Veterans Day commemoration tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
The Santa Monica community is invited to view the ceremony live streamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofsantamonica/live. To protect community health in light of COVID-19 and essential physical distancing measures, public attendance is not permitted.
The short program will include:
- Posting of the colors
- National anthem
- Remarks from Santa Monica Councilmember Gleam Davis
- Remarks from Lieutenant Colonel Garret Kaye, U.S. Army
November 11th is the day the US signed the armistice that ended our first World War. Over 100,000 Americans made the ultimate sacrifice and died in service of their country. Since then, the US has fought in six major wars. Each time, calling on the men and women in our military to brave the battleground and fight for our country.
For 21 years, the five pillars of the Veterans Memorial in Palisades Park honor each branch of our military, the Army, the Navy, the Marines, the Airforce, and the Coast Guards. The Santa Monica Veterans Memorial symbolizes peace and healing.
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Media Contact
Constance Farrell
Communications & Public Information Manager
Constance.Farrell@santamonica.gov