New Lenox, IL – Residents in New Lenox are invited to gather Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. for the village’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The event will take place inside the New Lenox Village Hall’s First Floor Rotunda, located at 1 Veterans Parkway.
According to the Village of New Lenox, the ceremony is co-hosted by VFW Post 9545 and American Legion Post 1977. Organizers say the event offers the community a moment to thank and honor living American veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
The public is encouraged to attend and bring hand-held American flags to wave during the ceremony. Whether attendees have served in wartime or peacetime, village officials note the event aims to unite the community in gratitude and reflection.
The ceremony will feature remarks from local leaders and veterans’ representatives, offering a heartfelt reminder of the sacrifices made by service members from New Lenox and across the nation.
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