Iowa City: Remember Our Veterans, Share Pictures and Stories

Don't forget Veterans Day is Friday.

Please help us recognize veterans by sharing your stories, pictures and videos either from today's events or memories from the past.

Here is one inspirational story you may have missed.

We recently wrote about , a soldier from Iowa City who lost both legs in combat in Afghanistan and is now relearning to walk. And, we published a companion piece about .

We have a few ways to share your own stories, pictures and video.

Post pictures and videos to our Eyes and Ears page or via your smartphone by downloading the Tumblr app.

Or, sign up to blog to tell a story about your experiences or those of a family member or friend who has served our country. You can also email us.

Here are events you may consider attending to celebrate Veterans Day.

• Collin Raaz will be honored at Veterans Day concert. Music director Greg Grove leads his choral program with a Veterans Day concert at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11 at City High'sOsptad Auditorium.
• "Telling: Iowa City,” a performance/production is at 7:30 p.m., Thursday Nov. 10 at University of Iowa Theater Building, Theater B, on North Riverside Drive. This is an original play based on the experiences of Iowa veterans, performed by the veterans themselves. America has been at war for more than 10 years, but with less than 1 percent of the population serving in the military, the veterans among us go largely unseen. Tickets to this performance are free, and they can be reserved by calling (319) 594-9051, or emailing info@workinggrouptheatre.org.  
• Veterans for Peace Armistice Day Observance are holding an event at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Old Capitol. Bells will ring at 11 a.m. Free lunch to follow at .
• "Proud To Be An American" extravaganza dance and show runs from 6 to 11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11 at Iowa City Moose Lodge, 3151 Highway 6 E. Free Admission for U.S. military veterans.

Are there any other events people should be aware of?