Presentation of Colors  -  North Little Rock High School JROTC

National Anthem  -  106^th Army Band Five Star Brass

Invocation  -  R.D. Kinsey, Commander American Legion Post 74

Introduction of Special Guests  -  Alderman Debi Ross

Keynote Speaker  -  Colonel Cissy Rucker, Director Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Reading of Names  -  Alderman Beth White and Alderman Murry Witcher

Taps  -  Officer Raul Dallas, Honor Guard, North Little Rock Police Department

Closing Remarks  -  Senator Mary Anne Salmon

Benediction  -  Silas Spann, Chaplain, American Legion Post 74

America the Beautiful  -  106^th Army Band Five Star Brass

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I. The end of the war happened at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, thus November 11 was chosen.

Congress changed the name to Veterans Day in 1954. Veterans Day, a legal holiday in the U.S., honors all who have served in the nation’s armed forces, whether they are living or dead.

IN MEMORY OF ALL WHO HAVE

GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN THE

SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY

Perhaps they are not stars,

but rather openings in heaven

where the love of our lost ones

pours through and shines down

upon us to let us know they are happy.

  – Inuit Proverb