Duty ** Honor ** Community
History of Veterans Day – November 11
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
HOT! Checkout Danny’s recent news articles about his participation in Veterans events in Colorado and across the country. Updated 10-16-2024 Video from Danny’s participation in October 2024 Rocky Mountain Honor Flight.
More HOT News! Checkout the news article in which Troy Erickson gives a great interview on the repurposing of WAA wreaths for fish habitat. Updated 7-17-2024
Video of Ceremony – The Ambassador for Peace Medal
The Ambassador for Peace Medal Ceremony held June 12, 2024 at the Aurora Municipal Center in Aurora, Colorado. This ceremony recognizes those Americans who fought in the Korean War 1950-54.
With the support and cooperation of the Colorado Elks Association, the Republic of Korea and the City of Aurora, we were able to make this happen.
We are also in the process of planning the next Medal Ceremony as well. – Troy Erickson
https://www.auroratv.org/video/ambasssor-peace-medal-ceremony-june-12-2024
Upcoming Events
Events in November 2024
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- Sept. 11: Patriots Day
- Sept. 11: The Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
- Sept. 11: 9/11 Silent Parade
- Sept. 20: National POW/MIA Recognition Day
- Nov. 11: Veterans Day
- Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Our Motto
Yes, this is a twist on the West Point Motto: “Duty, Honor, Country”, since 1898, and used by Gen McArthur in 1962 in a famous speech. We have discussed that our mission has changed in recent years from “Veterans Helping Veterans” to include more general Community involvement, so we decided on this new motto in 2023.
We think our Motto speaks about our current mission.
Duty
We still have the original mission: Duty to support Veterans who have sacrificed so much. Support the VSO. Support the Military Active, Guard, and Reserve doing the work now. Support the first responders protecting our community.
Honor
Honor the Veterans past, present and future by doing the patriotic ceremonies and by maintaining the monuments to Veterans.
Community
We get super volunteer help and representation from Veterans, non-veterans, and organizations in the Community. Our projects aim to benefit the community, for example the Food Distribution Project, and the Wreaths Across America Project.