Where will you spend Veterans Day 2022?

Veterans Day, November 11, is a time for all Americans to pay their respects to those who have served our country. One day to stand united in respect for all veterans, past and present. We celebrate and honor America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve, and sacrifice for the common good.

Traditionally Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 does not hold a program on this day. Instead, we join with the local schools that are hosting an event to honor this day. Programs known are:

• Center — Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Center High School gym. Special seating for Veterans

• Timpson — Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Timpson ISD Event Center. Veterans are asked to assemble in the foyer of the Event Center at 9:30 a.m. Lunch for Veterans and spouses will be provided.

• Joaquin — Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Joaquin High School gym. Special seating for Veterans. Student council hosting a breakfast reception in the high school library for veterans and family following.

• Tenaha — Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m., the Beta Club in conjunction with the Elementary School hosting the program in the cafeteria.

• Shelbyville — Friday, Nov. 11 Shelbyville 9:30 am Third grade students will host the program in the Shelbyville ISD Cafeteria.

We encourage every citizen of Shelby County, especially military veterans, to join us in attending one of these programs. The students put in a lot of time and effort to make our local veterans feel special and if you’ve never attended you will be glad you did.