Residents Invited To Wilmington Veterans Day Ceremony On November 11

Below is an announcement from the Wilmington Veterans Department:

WILMINGTON, MA — In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The Wilmington Department of Veterans Services invites all the residents of Wilmington to attend, remember and honor all our past and present Veterans on Monday, November 11, 2019, for the Town of Wilmington’s Veterans’ Day ceremonies. We will assemble at the Fourth of July parking lot at 10:30 a.m. and proceed to the Town Common for this year’s Veterans’ Day ceremonies at 11:00 a.m.

This year’s ceremony will begin with the ringing of our Ceremonial Bell 21 times as a salute and remembrance of those who served and sacrificed during the Battle of the Bulge on the 75th year Anniversary. Wilmington Methodist Church is having a complimentary breakfast for all Veterans to enjoy on Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 am. Please feel free to come on by and enjoy the morning with food and other Veterans at 87 Church St Fellowship Hall. Please call Susan at 978-658-4519 or Lou Cimaglia at 978-694-2040 to be added to the sign-up sheet.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Veterans’ Services Wilmington at 978-694-2040 or 9780404-0453.

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