The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board of Directors has announced a Veterans Day program beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the VZC Veterans Memorial. The memorial is at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243, at 1200 South Trade Days Blvd. in Canton.
The program will open with the National Anthem, sung by First Baptist Church of Van Music Director Elijah Swinger. Harry Fontenot, a United States Air Force veteran, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Russell Memorial Methodist Church of Wills Point Pastor David Cartwright will give the opening prayer. John Norwood, a USA veteran, will welcome attendees.
State, Van Zandt County and city officials will be recognized, along with veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and recent and past Middle East wars who attend. USA veteran Christopher Nicoson will speak as guest speaker. Board member Spencer Pennington will play "Taps" to close the program. Afterward, attendees are invited to tour the VZC Veterans Memorial Office and Museum.