Village of Homer to Host Veterans Day Ceremony at Durkee Park
The Village of Homer is inviting the public to attend its annual Veterans Day ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, at Durkee Park. The event will commence at 11 a.m. near the park's entrance on North Main Street. Members of the Homer Police and Fire Departments, alongside local officials, will gather to honor current and former members of both departments who have served in the military, as well as all other veterans. Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 to commemorate the armistice signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, which effectively ended World War I. Initially recognized as Armistice Day, it became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938. Following World War II and the Korean War, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day to extend its recognition to all American veterans who have served the nation. The ceremony will feature a list of veterans from the Homer Police and Fire Departments, including individuals who served in various branches and conf...
