2017 Smyrna Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. – On the 11th day of the 11th month at the hour of 11, please join our community in honoring the service of all United States military veterans who have served in times of war and conflict and in times of peace.
The ceremony is organized and managed by the Smyrna Veterans Committee, Veterans Memorial Association of Smyrna, Ga, Inc., American Legion Post 160, the City of Smyrna (through the Parks & Recreation Department), Smyrna Rotary Club, Chick-fil-A and JWC Real Estate.
Lt. General Steven Arnold, US Army (Ret) and Rear Admiral Robert P. Wright, US Navy (Ret) will be the guest speakers. Both have spent over 30 years in service to our country. Whitfield Academy Concert Band will provide music for the ceremony and Campbell High School JROTC Cadets will present the colors. South Cobb High School Chorus will provide a musical salute to veterans.
In case of inclement weather, the 2017 Smyrna Veterans Day Ceremony will be held inside at the Smyrna Community Center.
The Smyrna 2016 Veterans Day Ceremony is scheduled to take place at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial at the corner of Bank and King Streets, near City Hall (use 2800 King Street, Smyrna Ga 30080 for internet directions).
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