This month 90 years ago in 1919, President Wilson declared November 11th as the first Veterans day saying,

“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

Since then, Americans across the country have come out on November 11th to honor and recognize the efforts of those who proudly served our county.

Henry County residents are invited to attend the Henry County Veterans Day service on November 11th. The service will be held at the newly constructed Veterans Wall of Honor in Heritage Park at 2:30 p.m. (more…)