Colleges all over the country honor veterans and their sacrifices.
November 11th set aside to honor and remember all those who served in a war, and those currently serving in the United States military. It became a national holiday in 1926, when Congress passed a resolution asking the President to observe it. Today, it's a day to recognize 25 million (and counting) veterans of all wars.
Henderson Community College
The History Club at Henderson Community College celebrates Veterans' Day with a series of events. Located in Henderson, Kentucky, the campus sits minutes from Indiana and Illinois, near the Ohio River. The public is welcome to attend for no fee. Activities include a ceremony at the flag pole in front of the Administration Building in the morning. A veteran is typically the guest speaker. Following the speech, members of the American Legion perform taps and colors. Snacks are served afterward inside the Student Center, at Joe's Place. There, visitors can look at exhibits created by local military organizations. In addition, the History Club accepts donations of shampoo, baby wipes, soap, toothpaste and brushes, socks, gloves, umbrellas, books and puzzles for soldiers currently serving in the Middle East. Donation bins are set up at the library, administration building, student center and other buildings around campus.
SUNY Rockland Community College
SUNY Rockland Community College in Rockland, New York, honors brave veterans with several events. On Veteran's Day, there is a breakfast reception and morning ceremony recognizing the contributions of veterans in the community. The event is held in the Technology Center Ellipse. Visitors can check out the "Shadows of our Past" shadow box art display, located on the second floor of the Technology Center. VA Hudson Valley Vietnam Veterans put together the exhibit. In the evening, there is a panel discussion about the struggles troops have when trying to readjust to home life. Rockland Community College is located 25 miles northwest of New York City.
Tidewater Community College
Tidewater Community College holds Veteran's Day activities on all its campuses. Events range from guest speakers to vets pinning the locations where they've served in a map. Veterans are welcomed onto the Chesapeake Campus for a lunch and program in the Whitehurst building on Veteran's Day. There is also a reception at the Norfolk Campus in the Andrews building for most of the day. The Portsmouth Campus brings in representatives from the American Legion, VFW, Virginia Wounded Warrior Program and Vietnam Veterans for a luncheon, as well. TCC serves the South Hampton Roads region in Virginia.
The Community College of Aurora
The Community College of Aurora, Colorado, hosts an "Honoring Our Veterans" program in the Student Center Rotunda on CentreTech Campus on Veterans' Day. Students involved in the college's public speaking program speak about the meaning of the day, thanking veterans for their service. Many share personal stories of friends and family members serving in the military. Poems are also read. The event is free and open to the public.
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