Veterans Day 2013: Honoring Our Heroes
By Office of Communication
Posted on November 04, 2013, November 04, 2013

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On Monday, Nov. 11, the Arlington Great Southwest Arlington Rotary Club will present a very special observance honoring the duty, sacrifice and service of U.S. veterans of all wars at Veterans Park, 3600 West Arkansas Lane. The program, which features a special tribute to World War II veterans, is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.

Tarrant County Criminal Court Judge Brent Carr, accompanied by the Cowtown Music Club, will perform special patriotic music. Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck will be in attendance to read a special a Veterans Day proclamation.

Rear Admiral James A. Lair, U.S. Navy (Ret.), who served more than 200 combat missions over Vietnam, will deliver the keynote address. A complimentary luncheon will be served immediately following the ceremony at the park pavilion.

Please send any name and contact information for World II veterans you would like to see honored at this ceremony by email to [email protected]. For more information about the program or the luncheon, please contact Jim Runzheimer at 817-795-2020.

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