A Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who have served and those who are currently serving in the armed forces of the United States will be held Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Oak Harbor High School Performing Arts Center (Student Union).

Veterans Day is celebrated on the same date as the former Armistice Day, inaugurated to commemorate the end of World War I, Nov. 11, 1918 – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year.

This marks the seventh year of this community-wide event, which is sponsored by the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League of the United States.  Each year, communities across the United States honor those who have served our country, under the broad theme of “Honoring our Nation’s Heroes”.  The local theme this year commemorates the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and honors the “Greatest Generation”.

This year’s ceremony will feature a video tribute to our Pearl Harbor survivors, along with musical performances by the Daybreak Trio, the Chancel Choir of the First United Methodist Church, the Oak Harbor High School Harbor Singers, and the All-Island Community Band.  Additionally, the program will feature the Oak Harbor High School NJROTC Color Guard and remarks by Mayor Jim Slowik.

The community is invited and encouraged to attend this ceremony to honor all of the veterans among us, who have throughout our nation’s history fought to preserve our democracy, maintain the peace and preserve our legacy.