Veterans Day Services to be held on Hero Street November 11th


The City of Silvis has announced that it will hold it's annual Veterans Day service on Hero Street, Tuesday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m.

Veterans Day and Memorial Day are both designed to celebrate members of the U.S. military, but there are a few key differences. Memorial Day, which took shape after the Civil War, is considered a day to honor those who were killed in or as a result of participating in battle. Veterans Day, which materialized at the end of World War I, is a day to honor all service men and women, but especially those who remain with us to share their experiences.

Veterans Day 2024 on Hero Street in Silvis, Illinois.


Veterans Day began as Armistice Day when World War I officially ended with the Treaty of Versailles in June 1919, but the fighting stopped on November 11, 1918, with an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany. 


President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day in 1919 to remember the end of the war. 


In 1938, November 11 Armistice Day became a legal federal holiday dedicated to world peace. 


After World War II and the Korean War, Congress decided to change the name to Veterans Day to honor all American veterans of all wars, not just World War I. 


The military men and women who serve and protect the United States come from all walks of life. They are parents, children, grandparents, friends, neighbors and coworkers, and are an important part of their communities.

Sonny Soliz, the artist/designer of the Hero Street Monument in Silvis, Illinois, says "The monument honors the eight men from Hero Street who died in service to their country, but it is also for ALL who serve."

FACTS ABOUT OUR VETERANS

10 percent of living veterans are women;

5.9 million veterans served during the Vietnam War;


7.8 million veterans served in the Gulf War era;


933,000 veterans served during the Korean War.

HOW YOU CAN THANK A VETERAN


Say "thank you". A simple "thank you for your service" to someone in uniform is a powerful way to show gratitude.


Write a letter or card: Send a thank-you card or letter to a veteran you know, or donate one to an organization that sends them to veterans in nursing homes or hospitals.


Listen to their stories. Ask about their experiences and listen with respect to show that their service is valued.


Take a veteran out to eat, or consider bringing them a meal or care package with snacks and activities. 


Volunteer your time at a local veterans' organization, VA hospital, or shelter.


Contribute to charities that support veterans' health, well-being, and families.


Seek out and support businesses owned by veterans or those that back veteran causes.


Assemble and send care packages to deployed troops or veterans in need. 

PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC EVENTS


Attend parades and ceremonies: Go to a local Veterans Day parade, ceremony, or wreath-laying event to show your support.


Go to a war memorial or veterans' cemetery to pay your respects and learn about the sacrifices made.


Fly the flag correctly: Display the American flag with proper etiquette to show remembrance.


Wear a red poppy to symbolize remembrance and support the American Legion's program for veterans.


Learn and educate: Learn about issues affecting veterans and share that knowledge with others.

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