Veterans Day ceremonies

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is traditionally known as Veterans Day in the United States, celebrating all veterans, both living and deceased and the sacrifice they have given to their country.

The day will begin at Ralph Witters Elementary, where several veterans are going to join the students around the flag pole to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at 8:30 a.m.

The veterans ceremony will be held in front of the VFW Post at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov.11. which includes a 21-gun salute.

Everyone is invited to attend the Thermopolis Middle School’s annual Veterans Day program, also on Friday, November 11 at the auditorium. The program will begin at 10 a.m., is expected to last about 45 minutes and is presented by the middle school student council.