Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 1, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 1, 2024
St. Albans, VT – On November 11, we invite the community to come together to honor and celebrate Veterans Day—a day dedicated to reflecting on the service and sacrifice of the brave individuals who have worn their country’s uniform and volunteered to protect our freedoms.
This day serves as a reminder to express our gratitude to veterans for their selfless service and to acknowledge the sacrifices their families have made on their behalf.
We welcome everyone to join us on November 11 for a parade starting at BFA St. Albans at 10:30 AM, proceeding to Taylor Park. The Veterans Day ceremony will follow the parade, beginning at 11:00 AM.
The ceremony will commemorate the service of veterans from St. Albans and across the nation. We are honored to have representatives from the St. Albans Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as military representatives, state and local officials, and student speakers who will address the significance of this federal holiday and its meaning to them.
“To our community of veterans, we honor your service and thank you for your unwavering commitment to the defense of our nation,” said Melody Thibault, VFW Veterans Day Chairperson. “Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed.”
In addition to honoring our veterans, we are also collecting items to send care packages to deployed service members. We invite community members to contribute the following suggested items:
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Shaving lotion
- Shampoos
- Wipes
- Floss
- Lip balm
- Vaseline
- Deodorants
- Drink mixes
- Simple snacks
- Beef jerky
- Small hand games
- Game books
- Band-Aids
- Bandana handkerchiefs
Thank you for your generosity and support of our military! Let’s come together as a community to make a difference.
Contact:
Melody Thibault
VFW Veterans Day Chairperson
802-3939-2278
802-3939-2278