St. Charles To Host Veterans Day Ceremony

From the City of St. Charles: The City of St. Charles Annual Veterans Day Ceremony is Nov. 11, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at the Freedom Shrine, behind the St. Charles Police Station, 211 N. Riverside Avenue. All are welcome to attend. Please join us to show your appreciation for our country’s vets.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved inside St. Charles Fire Station 1, at 112 N. Riverside Ave. All are welcome to attend. Please join us to show your appreciation

“Veterans Day is a holiday set aside to honor and thank the men and women who served our nation in the military, both in wartime and peace,” said Mayor Rogina. “It is a day when everyone should acknowledge what our veterans have sacrificed to guard the security our nation. We hope to see a good crowd at the ceremony again this year.”

The ceremony will begin with a reading of the official Veterans Day Proclamation, followed by an invocation, salute to the flag, gun salute and Taps performance.

About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov

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