Veterans Day Ceremony Planned In American Canyon

AMERICAN CANYON, CA — Veterans Day occurs every year on Nov. 11 in honor of the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918, which signaled the end of World War I.

From 11 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Nov. 11, the community of American Canyon will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony at the American Canyon Middle School Gymnasium, 100 Benton Way in American Canyon.

The ceremony will feature a keynote address from retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Dell Pratt, who serves as Napa County's Veteran Services Officer. Pratt served over 30 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a chief master sergeant. He is a veteran of the Gulf War with numerous deployments. In his role as Napa County's Veterans Services officer, he connects veterans and family members to veterans’ benefits. He was promoted to the position in December 2019 after serving two years as Napa County's Veterans Services representative.

There will also be performances by local artists and students, refreshments, and veteran services booths.

The event is a partnership of the American Canyon Troop Support, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1123, and the American Canyon Lions Club.

The tentative agenda includes:

• Welcome by retired U.S. Army Sgt. Jeremy Profitt
• Presentation of Colors by American Canyon U.S. Army Recruiting Station
• National Anthem by American Canyon Middle School Choir
• Pledge of Allegiance by Donaldson Way Elementary School Safety Patrol
• Invocation by Father Fred Kutubebi, Holy Family Catholic Church
• Proclamation by Mayor Leon Garcia
• Keynote address by retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Dell Pratt, Napa County Veterans Services officer
• American Canyon High School Digital Photography Contest Winner Announcement
• A Tribute to Armed Services by American Canyon Middle School Choir
• Refreshments provided by Fran Lemos, American Canyon Community Church, Starbucks and Lions Club of American Canyon