UPDATE: The annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Weld County Veterans Memorial in Greeley, Colorado is set to begin at 11 AM on November 11, 2023. This important event will honor the sacrifices of veterans, featuring a keynote address by Master Gunnery Sergeant Brian Ivers, a veteran of five combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The ceremony will take place at the memorial located on the southeast side of Bittersweet Park, at the intersection of 16th Street and 35th Avenue. The public is strongly encouraged to attend and participate in this heartfelt tribute.
The program will include a presentation of colors by the Northridge High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, while Isamar Chavira will perform the national anthem. The Greeley Central High School Band will provide musical selections throughout the event. Shawn Harmer, a member of the Weld County Veterans Memorial Committee, will serve as the master of ceremonies, and Pastor John Musil of Living Grace Baptist Church will offer the invocation and benediction.
Additionally, the Union Colony Marine Corps League 1093 will conduct a rifle salute and perform taps to honor those who served. Following the ceremony, veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a complimentary soup luncheon hosted by Greeley VFW Post and Auxiliary 2121. This will take place from 12:30 PM to 2 PM at 2514 7th Ave.
Attendees are encouraged to show their support for the Weld County Veterans Memorial Association, which is responsible for the memorial’s upkeep. Donations can be made to PO Box 1016, Greeley, CO 80632, and annual memberships are available for $25 per person.
This ceremony not only honors veterans but also fosters community spirit and gratitude. Make plans to attend this significant event and pay tribute to those who have bravely served our nation. Share this news to encourage others to join in honoring our heroes.
