Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11, 2016

Special guest Howard Jester, World War II Army combat parachutist and Great Falls resident, observes the Veterans Day ceremony at the Freedom Memorial in Great Falls, Virginia
Special guest Howard Jester, World War II Army combat parachutist and Great Falls resident, observes the Veterans Day ceremony at the Freedom Memorial in Great Falls, Virginia

On Friday, November 11, at 11:00 AM, the annual Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial. The ceremony honored all who have served our country in the Armed Forces.  The event included a Marine Corps color guard, patriotic songs by the Langley Madrigals, and remarks by two-star Army General Julie Bentz.  The audience included a special guest, Howard Jester, a resident of Great Falls and World War II Army combat parachutist.

At the conclusion of her speech, Major General Bentz presented a flyer with helpful information for veterans, available here.

A flyer about the event is available here.

Share and view pictures and videos of the event here.

The Great Falls Connection carried a story about the event:

Great Falls Connection, November 16, 2016