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Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the County’s Veterans Affairs Division encourage residents to remember the importance of Veterans Day.
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, at the Palace of Versailles in France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Every year, November 11th is a time to pause and reflect on those who have died in our nation’s wars and is a reminder to honor, respect, and remember the men and women who have served this incredible country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Northampton County Veteran’s Affairs is providing a list of scheduled events to honor local Veterans and all those serving our country and help keep the memory of our fallen military service members alive.
Thursday, Nov. 7th at 6:00PM – A Salute to Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served at Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, 295 East Center St. Nazareth, PA, 18064
Monday, Nov. 11th – Veterans Day Ceremony at Hackett Park, Easton, PA, 10:30AM
Monday, Nov. 11th at 11:00AM – Williams Township Veterans Memorial at 655 Cider Press Road, Easton, PA.
Monday, Nov. 11th at 12:00 Noon – Veterans Day Celebration at Victory House of LV – 314 Fillmore St, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Monday, Nov. 11th at 1:00PM – Marine Corps League Parade the Civil War cannon on S. 17th and Washington Streets, Easton PA, ending at Warrior Lane, Wilson HS, weather permitting with the Wilson HS marching band.
Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 11:00AM – Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony at LVHN – Cedar Crest, 1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, 18102.
The Brown & Lynch American Legion Post 9 is accepting $55 donations to dedicate a brick inscribed with the name, service dates, and detail of a person dear to you to show appreciation and support of our Veterans. The bricks will be displayed at the forthcoming memorial at the Legion Post at 2260 Corriere Road in Palmer Township, PA.
Information provided to TVL by:
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/
