On Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., the American Legion Riders Post 233 will join with the City of Loganville, for a Veterans Day ceremony on the lawn in front of City Hall. They are inviting the community to join them in thanking veterans for their service.
The ceremony will commence with a Presentation of Colors from the American Legion Color Guard. City Councilwoman Michelle Lynch, as a military wife, will speak at the ceremony.
"I am humbled to be honoring our military at this event. I hold our Veterans in the highest regard and look forward to bringing out the recognition they deserve," Lynch said.
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A wreath laying ceremony will occur at the Veterans Memorial in front of City Hall. The ceremony will conclude with the Retirement of Colors.
Lynch said City Hall was chosen as the location specifically so the general public could attend and use the occasion to show appreciation to veterans.
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"As the Committee Chair for the Parks and Events Committee, I have received interest from our citizens for a Veterans Day event," Lynch said. "With involvement from the American Legion organization, I felt a simple, honorable ceremony was in order. Civilians look forward to extending their gratitude to our country's heroic group of Veterans, who I feel are so humble, and Friday will provide them with that opportunity."
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