Veterans Day - 2013
HONORING MY COMRADES
Once again we pause on Monday to remember the veterans who served our country proudly in times of strife. As a veteran myself I've written about this day for several years. For those of you a little fuzzy on what Veterans Day is, and how it evolved, you can read about it HERE.
AN EXCELLENT LOCAL CELEBRATION
This year at the Orange County Fair and Event Center on Monday there will be a large free celebration of veterans hosted by many of California's organized labor groups.
Veterans, their families and the entire community are invited to celebrate our nation’s heroes with live music and entertainment, free hot dogs, and opportunities to give back by sending care packages overseas and making holiday cards for ailing vets.
The event will also include a special stamp unveiling by the U.S. Postal Service, as well as information about family-supporting jobs, free wheelchairs and access to services for veterans.
The event is being held in conjunction with the new “Veterans and Labor – Partners in Service” project launched earlier this year (www.veteransandlabor.com). Union members all around the state will be participating in volunteer projects and activities throughout the Veterans Day weekend, culminating with this very special “Honoring Our Heroes” veteran appreciation event.
Sponsored by California unions, “Veterans and Labor – Partners in Service” aims to support and raise up veterans on three fronts: providing volunteer service, opening doors to good jobs and a special Veterans Day event to honor our heroes for their service.
WHO: Union members, local leaders, other coalition partners
WHAT: FREE community celebration to honor veterans
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, 2013
WHERE: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
WHY: Those who serve our country in uniform risk their lives to defend and protect the freedoms we all value. But far too often, our nation’s veterans don’t receive the support they’ve earned or the services they need when returning home. California’s labor unions are taking the lead to change that. Learn more at www.veteransandlabor.com.
REMEMBERING THE VETERANS IN YOUR LIVES
I leave you once again with this very moving video clip with lyrics by Norah Jones. Find some time this weekend to thank the veterans in your lives. They deserve your gratitude.
Once again we pause on Monday to remember the veterans who served our country proudly in times of strife. As a veteran myself I've written about this day for several years. For those of you a little fuzzy on what Veterans Day is, and how it evolved, you can read about it HERE.
This year at the Orange County Fair and Event Center on Monday there will be a large free celebration of veterans hosted by many of California's organized labor groups.
Workers host community celebration at Orange County Fairgrounds to Support Veterans
Action is part of the statewide “Veterans and Labor – Partners in Service” project sponsored by California’s unions
COSTA MESA –
To honor our Country’s veterans, union members, community groups and
veterans organizations from across Southern California will be hosting a
FREE community celebration at the Orange County Fair and Events Center
this Veterans Day.Veterans, their families and the entire community are invited to celebrate our nation’s heroes with live music and entertainment, free hot dogs, and opportunities to give back by sending care packages overseas and making holiday cards for ailing vets.
The event will also include a special stamp unveiling by the U.S. Postal Service, as well as information about family-supporting jobs, free wheelchairs and access to services for veterans.
The event is being held in conjunction with the new “Veterans and Labor – Partners in Service” project launched earlier this year (www.veteransandlabor.com). Union members all around the state will be participating in volunteer projects and activities throughout the Veterans Day weekend, culminating with this very special “Honoring Our Heroes” veteran appreciation event.
Sponsored by California unions, “Veterans and Labor – Partners in Service” aims to support and raise up veterans on three fronts: providing volunteer service, opening doors to good jobs and a special Veterans Day event to honor our heroes for their service.
WHO: Union members, local leaders, other coalition partners
WHAT: FREE community celebration to honor veterans
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, 2013
WHERE: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
WHY: Those who serve our country in uniform risk their lives to defend and protect the freedoms we all value. But far too often, our nation’s veterans don’t receive the support they’ve earned or the services they need when returning home. California’s labor unions are taking the lead to change that. Learn more at www.veteransandlabor.com.
REMEMBERING THE VETERANS IN YOUR LIVES
I leave you once again with this very moving video clip with lyrics by Norah Jones. Find some time this weekend to thank the veterans in your lives. They deserve your gratitude.
Labels: Norah Jones, Veterans Day
posted by The Pot Stirrer at 11/07/2013 01:18:00 PM
2 Comments:
Thanks to Geoff for reminding us to take a few minutes from our distracted and busy lives to remember and honor those who sacrificed many months or years or even their lives for the protection of freedom in the service of our country.
It was a great event, Geoff.
What a great tribute to all our Veterans!
Several generations of Veterans and their families joined in the festivities.
Hopefully, we will have a Veterans Day tribute at the OC Fairground every year now.
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