How many Veterans and Active Duty Members will particiapte in Parades and Activities on Veterans Day 2016?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:50:10 -0400

RP Members how many of you'll be involved in Veteran Day Parades or other activites celebrating Veterans Day?

Let us know what you're doing and where throughout the country on Veteran Day?

I'll be playing with the Hickory Wind Band on Friday, 11 November 2016 at the Delmar Fair Grounds (See the flyer above) in Delmar, CA Yes, I'm flying back to Calfornia for this event on Veterans Day!

Be sure and share some personal updates and pictures after Veterans Day! It great to capture these moments on RallyPoint and for the future generations of veterans, retirees, and active duty members to see!

Response by SPC Kevin Ford made Nov 2 at 2016 2:57 PM

SPC Kevin Ford — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:57:04 -0400

Thursday-Friday and Friday-Saturday we have given away all our rooms in our B&B to vets, retirees and active service members (we had a big waitlist so we added a second day). Part of this program:

https://bandbsforvets.org/places/united-states/connecticut-1/woodstock/connecticut/bb-at-taylors-corner/#special_offers

Woodstock, CT.

B&B at Taylor’s Corner

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Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 2 at 2016 2:58 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:58:52 -0400

Working as a Dispatcher, Dispatching Private Security Officers and Police in the Hottest Neighborhood in the Metro Kansas City.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2016 3:03 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:03:26 -0400

, why can't I work Remembrance Day is a big day in Canada but it's not on my Teamster's contract as a holiday off sorry.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Nov 2 at 2016 3:10 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:10:37 -0400

This part of the country appreciates us. All the schools have Veteran appreciation ceremonies and I have two grandsons that want me to be there. My little podunk has Saturday free lunch for Vets and AD.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Nov 2 at 2016 3:39 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:39:26 -0400

Grand Daughters school is having a breakfast and program for Vets. They do a nice job and the VFW and Legion give the kids prizes for patriotic art work, poems and essays. Anytime there's SOS and coffee I'm in. The kids do the Pledge of Allegiance and last year they had a little girl sing the National Anthem that could bring tears to your eyes.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2016 4:02 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:02:31 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs This Saturday, the 5th, at Fort Vancouver, Vancouver, WA, I will attend a Veteran's Day Parade. On Veteran's Day, I will probably attend a ceremony at the Vancouver Armed Forces Reserve Center, and eat a free meal compliments of Olive Garden.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 2 at 2016 4:43 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:43:44 -0400

This year I may participate in nearby Veterans Day activities; but, I am still waiting on my orthotics from the VA which should get here by the end of the month COL Mikel J. Burroughs.
In any event I plan on taking my wife out eat a couple times and joining various veteran friend couples for meals and conversation.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Nov 2 at 2016 4:49 PM

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:49:09 -0400

I am still on Reserve duty overseas, but I look forward to joining the events in Central Ohio for Veterans day when I return next year.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Nov 2 at 2016 5:17 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:17:12 -0400

Likely not, COL Mikel J. Burroughs. To the financial services world, Veterans Day is just another day. If the New York Stock Exchange is open for business, we're open for business. Sad.

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Nov 2 at 2016 5:50 PM

SSG Mark Franzen — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:50:56 -0400

I WILL BE WORKING THAT DAY BUT EVERY MAY IN PAST I USE TO DRIVE THE PEARL HARBOR VETS IN MY HOME TOWN PARADE.

Response by SPC Phil Norton made Nov 2 at 2016 6:30 PM

SPC Phil Norton — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:30:40 -0400

I will be at my son's grade school talking to the students about what I did were I was last year there were 10 veterans there the kids sing patriot songs and make us thank you cards then we all have lunch together here in little ole Antigo WI

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2016 7:26 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:26:11 -0400

I will be attending my Nieces school program. She has asked me for the last 4 yrs if I could make it (still on AD at that time), so finally this year I will be there. She wants me in my ASU's luckily they still fit!! My question is can I wear my Retired Lapel pin on my ASU's? 670-1 isn't very helpful(unless I'm missing it somewhere)

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Nov 2 at 2016 7:30 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:30:47 -0400

Every year my wife and I attend a Veterans Day ceremony at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. The cemetery is home to one of one of two national shrines in Michigan. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. The cemetery is located at 4200 Belford Road in Holly. Here is a press release for those in the area that may want to attend.

https://www.oakgov.com/veterans/PublishingImages/Pages/UPCOMING-EVENTS/Press%20release%20Veterans%20Day16.jpg

Press%20release%20Veterans%20Day16.jpg

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 2 at 2016 8:29 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:29:03 -0400

have to see what is going on... and where...

Response by SSG G Smith made Nov 2 at 2016 10:05 PM

SSG G Smith — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:05:05 -0400

Wreath laying at the veterans cemetery followed by lunch at Texas Roadhouse on the house.

Response by PO3 Rod Arnold made Nov 2 at 2016 11:41 PM

PO3 Rod Arnold — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 23:41:53 -0400

I'll be with my VFW post, if I can get over this bug!!!

Response by SGT Richard DeVoe made Nov 3 at 2016 7:57 AM

SGT Richard DeVoe — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 07:57:37 -0400

Ferris State University in Big Rapids MI holds a Veterans Breakfast each year. They also do a Veterans Concert. I will be attending Both as well as numerous other events with the VFW and the AMVETS (I am an officer in both).

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2016 8:28 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 08:28:07 -0400

Normally I plan to pay my respects to my fellow service members at the normal Veteran's Day events, but this year you'll find me in the backwoods or the tree stand.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Nov 4 at 2016 9:30 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:30:26 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs I will get up and go to work. I am fine with that. We are off on Memorial Day, I think it is more important to give those who lost a family member the time to celebrate them.

Response by 1SG Margarita Brunke made Nov 6 at 2016 8:49 AM

1SG Margarita Brunke — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 08:49:10 -0500

I still home do not go anywhere, talk to other veterans on phone

Response by SFC Louis Willhauck, MSM, JSCM, and ARCOM made Nov 6 at 2016 9:11 AM

SFC Louis Willhauck, MSM, JSCM, and ARCOM — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 09:11:12 -0500

Veterans Day events in Prentiss, Mississippi!

Response by LTC Jesse Edwards made Nov 6 at 2016 5:02 PM

LTC Jesse Edwards — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:02:32 -0500

I have the honor of being the guest speaker at one of the town's events. I'm told that they asked many people and that I was the only one who said yes...

Response by Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay made Nov 6 at 2016 6:57 PM

Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:57:52 -0500

Thank You for Your Service!

Response by CAPT Michael W. Langston, PhD, DMin made Nov 7 at 2016 1:11 PM

CAPT Michael W. Langston, PhD, DMin — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:11:48 -0500

I'm a guest speaker at the Community Church in Cashers, NC on Sunday for the Veterans Day emphasis that day. I've been speaking throughout SC this past week and in the next few days at small vet events.

Response by Cpl George Crab made Nov 7 at 2016 1:13 PM

Cpl George Crab — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:13:21 -0500

I'll be going to Florida for my daughter's induction time on Monday, to see our 2nd grandbaby.

Response by SPC Jill Drushal, RN, MA made Nov 7 at 2016 1:28 PM

SPC Jill Drushal, RN, MA — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:28:28 -0500

My Army retiree spouse and I will go to our daughter's weekly school Mass with her. Afterwards, we will spend about an hour walking around our local National Cemetery and quietly saying a prayer for peace. Finally, we will enjoy lunch at either Olive Garden or Applebee's.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2016 1:54 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:54:02 -0500

I was planning to. Our parade was Saturday and I just forgot about it.

Response by SSG Nancy Amore made Nov 7 at 2016 1:54 PM

SSG Nancy Amore — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:54:30 -0500

My brother, also a vet, and I always go out to eat together. Then just hang out, depending on weather, target practice, riding motorcycles, going to Veterans day activities.

Response by CSM Richard Welsch made Nov 7 at 2016 3:35 PM

CSM Richard Welsch — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:35:36 -0500

I wish I could but with the crowed being so big it becomes overwhelming.I shops to. It food at the store at 03:00 just to avoid the people and I still shop like I'm going to Olympics.Im in and out within 10 min max.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2016 3:36 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:36:50 -0500

Send a shout out to us Northern Yankees!!

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Nov 7 at 2016 4:08 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:08:55 -0500

Col- this year we are donating our proceeds from a race over Memorial Day weekend to a local Freedom Park. We do this each year normally on Flag Day or the 4th. I was out on mission both times and this year will do this on Veteran's Day.

Response by TSgt George Rodriguez made Nov 7 at 2016 7:12 PM

TSgt George Rodriguez — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:12:00 -0500

The wife and I will be at the VA center in Norman Oklahoma donating time to the veterans there putting on arts and crafts classes increasing the quality of life for those that are unable to leave the facility to attend functions outside the facility.

Response by PO2 Pete Haga made Nov 8 at 2016 12:00 PM

PO2 Pete Haga — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 12:00:51 -0500

will be at my Grandchildren's school for a Veterans day celebration to honor all military vets.