NEWS 25 - WEHT: Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro-Veterans Day in the Tri-State
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posted by Ian Connor
EVANSVILLE - Communities around the Tri-State and across the nation will pause Wednesday to recognize the service of local military members.
Veterans Day activities in Evansville begin at 7:00 a.m. on the LST 325. Veterans, active military and their families are invited to have a free breakfast on the ship.
A ceremony for Disabled American Veterans will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Locust Hill Cemetery. Vanderburgh County Commissioner Stephen Melcher, a veteran of the U.S. Army, will give the welcoming address.
The Vanderburgh County Veterans Council will also hold a remembrance ceremony at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery.
In Posey County, New Harmony School will host a special assembly with a local Purple Heart recipient as a guest speaker. All veterans are invited to attend.
Veterans can also get a free car wash on Wednesday at Shine On Express Carwash located on Burkhardt Road near Culver's.
NEWS 25 salutes all our veterans and their families for making the sacrifices necessary to protect our country. Thank you!
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