Veterans Day is a holiday that is near and dear to my heart because my Dad is an army veteran! He spent three years away from our family, serving in two different wars, and he is a hero, at least to me! He was one of the lucky war heroes because he made it home three times! This holiday is stuck right in the middle of our traditional big three; Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, so it is often overlooked! It has an interesting history that most of us don’t truly know!
Artwork by Elonzo Coleman (Done for Veterans Day 2012)
My Dad - 1977 ![]() My Dad, Lt. Col. Herbert M. Smith, Jr. pictured in 1977 |
My Dad - 2012 (at age 83) ![]() My Dad, Retired Lt. Col. Herbert M. Smith, Jr. pictured on Nov. 7, 2012 wearing his Army uniform for a Veterans Day event at his church. |
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November 11, 2015 (the legal public holiday for Veterans Day), falls on a
Wednesday. For most Federal employees, Wednesday, November 11, will be
treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. Many other businesses give their staff the Monday off.
Here are some of the area events to honor Veterans and the Active Duty Military!
Event: Veterans Day Celebration in Truckee
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Time: 11:00am
Where: Victory Plaza at the Corner of Spring Street and Donner Pass Road.
Details: A light lunch reception will be available at the Truckee Veterans Hall on High Street after the ceremony put on by the Truckee Friends of the Vets and Truckee Donner Historical Society.
Event: Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day Remembrance
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Time: 6:00pm
Where: The Lodge Restaurant & Pub in Tahoe Donner
Details: Appetizers, birthday cake, and no-host bar for beverages. All service men & women are invited back for dinner on November 11, and will receive a 20% discount on dinner.
Events close to Truckee include:
Event: Veterans Day Parade
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Time: 11am - 12pm
Where: Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada. Parade will start at Court & Virginia Street and travel north to 5th Street.
Additional Information: For more information, please contact the City of Reno at (775) 334-2414.
Event: Veterans Day Celebration with Boy Scout Troop 266 and Venture Crew
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Time: 11am
Where: Trails End Cemetery in Tahoe City. (Fairway Drive behind the Tahoe City Golf Course)
Details: Included will be inspirational readings, recognition of veterans in attendance, and a 21 gun salute and playing of Taps. Scouts will place American flags on the grave sites of veterans and lead the ceremony honoring vets.
If you know of any other area events, please contact me and I can add them!
There are some amazing shots in this video!
Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington, Virginia
Photo Credit: My son, Ryan Storz
Many restaurants want to thank veterans by giving discounts or a free meal, as a thanks for service to their country, which is awesome! You will need a military ID card and should call ahead to verify participation and times of service!
For all the details on the list of current Chain Restaurants that plan to honor veterans with a free meal in 2015, please check out The Military Wallet, blog post! (Great website for the military)
Many local restaurants will also honor veterans on this day, so be sure and call and check out your favorites! Some of the Local Truckee Restaurants offering deals are:
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A special thank you to my Dad for his dedicated military career, and willingness to defend and serve his country! A special thank you to all of our veterans and their families that stand behind them! Please reach out to them and include them in your family, include their kids as your own, and show them hospitality. They often move around so much and making friends is very difficult. Being friendly is such a small way to show your thanks, but it can be a huge blessing to you, and literally change their lives! Learn their stories and teach your kids to love our great country!
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