While many businesses and governmental offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, organizations throughout Washington County recognize the reason and the significance of Veterans Day.
Every year, the American Legion Post 94 and the American Veterans Post 110 sponsor a Veterans Day program in Washington County; this year’s program will take place on Thursday, November 11 beginning at 10:30 a.m. on the Washington County Courthouse square in Sandersville. Command Sergeant Major Tommy L. Dunn will serve as this year’s guest speaker.
Other organizations in Washington County are also committed to honoring our Veterans.
For several years, Washington County Regional Medical Center has provided lunch for Veterans; to ensure social distancing, the hospital has organized a drive-thru lunch to acknowledge local Veterans. Prior to the meal, WCRMC’s Chief Executive Officer Dave Flanders will deliver remarks concerning Veterans Day. CEO Flanders is a retired U.S. Coast Guardsman.
Volunteers with the Washington County Youth Leadership Program placed flags at the intersection of Morningside Drive, Smith Street, and Highway 15 in Sandersville to recognize local Veterans. This was a project started by the Kaolin Civitan Club.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace.
Many people confuse Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Both holidays were established to recognize and honor men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. However, Memorial Day was set aside to remember and honor military personnel who died in the services of their country.
Veterans Day is a day to thank and honor all those who have served honorably in the military, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated.
