There are 11 article(s) tagged Veterans Day:

• November 2024

  • Bartlett Veterans Day event salutes those who served

    On a sunny, warm and pleasant day, hundreds of people gathered in Bartlett to honor those who served in the military during the suburb’s annual Veterans Day recognition.

    By Michael Waddell November 11, 2024

  • How to commemorate Veterans Day in Memphis

    Memphis celebrates Veterans Day with ceremonies, parades and a fundraiser. Plus, here’s what is closed. 

    By Alys Drake November 10, 2024

• November 2023

  • Fallen and living veterans honored at Overton Park

    More than 40 people attended and paid their respects to both fallen and living war veterans at the Doughboy Statue in Overton Park’s Veterans Plaza during the Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Day Ceremony.

    By Kambui Bomani November 12, 2023

• November 2022

  • This Veterans Day, Jake LaRavia celebrates his brother, a former Marine

    Grizzlies rookie said he looks up to his older sibling and feels especially thankful for him this Veterans Day. 

    By Drew Hill November 11, 2022

  • Collierville honors all who serve, remembers ‘forgotten war’

    Patriotic tunes, war stories and Tootsie Rolls were part of Collierville’s 14th celebration honoring those who served ahead of the Veterans Day holiday. 

    By Abigail Warren November 07, 2022

  • Arlington Veterans Day event salutes those who served

    Olin Pickens, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and former POW was the main speaker. He called being released in April 1945, “One of the happiest days in my life. I got my freedom back.”

    By Michael Waddell November 06, 2022

• November 2021

  • Never forget: A day to honor and salute our veterans

    With a respectful, patriotic nod, local Veterans Day events recognized the commitment of those who served in the military.

    By Michael Waddell, Abigail Warren November 12, 2021

  • Collierville pauses to remember veterans’ service, sacrifice

    About 400 neighbors gathered to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans ahead of the Nov. 11 holiday.

    By Abigail Warren November 07, 2021

• November 2020

  • 2020 Veterans Day

    A glimpse, in photos, of how people in the area commemorated Veterans Day.

    By Patrick Lantrip November 11, 2020

• November 2019

  • Cross the civilian-military divide: Ask vets to tell their stories

    If you ask about their service, you will hear stories of great joy, great sorrow and lasting friendships. From this personal contact, you will know better the soul of the American soldier, sailor, airman or Marine.

    By Mike Ware November 11, 2019

• November 2018

  • Thank veterans for their service, but also ask them to talk about it

    There are about 64,000 veterans in Shelby County. This Veterans Day, instead of saying “Thank you for your service,” why not ask a veteran to tell about their service.

    By George Larrimore November 10, 2018