FLORENCE-Florence Mayor Andy Betterton and Lauderdale County Commission Chairman Danny Pettus announce the
annual Veterans Day program. The Ceremony will be held at the Florence – Lauderdale County Veterans
Memorial Park at 301 Veterans Park Drive, north of Wilson Dam on Monday, November 11. (In the event of rain, the Ceremony will
be held at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum.)
The purpose of the Veterans Day Ceremony is to honor all American Veterans, especially those from
Lauderdale County, for their service in defense of our freedom and honors to our nation. The theme for this
year’s Veterans Day program is “How I Became a Veteran.”
Our country owes a debt of gratitude to those who served and to those who are currently serving. Our
appreciation should be expressed often, especially on Veterans Day. Numerous ways that veterans may be
honored will be discussed at the Ceremony. In fact, attending the Veterans Day Ceremony is an excellent
way to honor our veterans.
Veterans in attendance will be recognized collectively and thanked for their service. They are encouraged
to showcase their pride in having served in our country’s Armed Forces by wearing their service caps, pins,
patches, etc. A specifically designed stick-on lapel crest, “I am a Veteran,” will be given to veterans in
attendance for ease of identification.
The Veterans Day program may also be viewed by watching it LIVE on the City of Florence Facebook Page or
via Big River Broadcasting Radio Stations and Singing River Media Radio.
Media Release/Elizabeth Henley/City of Florence | Executive Assistant to the Mayor
