Honoring those who served

by CHANSE WATSON
Hagadone News Network | November 7, 2017 2:00 AM

OSBURN — Veterans Day, originally called “Armistice Day,” was established by Congress in 1938 as a federal holiday to honor American military servicemen and women of all wars.

The date, Nov. 11, was chosen to coincide with the armistice called on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 that signaled the end of World War I.

The day itself has evolved over the years and means different things to different people. To those who served, it can be a reminder of their service to their county and a time to reach out to fellow vets. To those who did not serve, it can be a day of thankfulness and admiration for those who put so much on the line.

The Silver Valley has long been known as a place that honors its veterans. Many of its residents have gone off to serve in one branch or another throughout the county’s history. Some coming home, some not.

In an effort to show their respect to the ones that did, cities across the valley will be holding numerous Veterans Day events this week. The Kellogg High School JROTC will have the honor and privilege of presenting the nation’s colors at many of them.

Events being held locally to recognize Veterans Day include:

- Wallace High School Veterans Day assembly at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8.

- Pinehurst Elementary Veterans Day assembly at 12:30 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9

- Kellogg Middle School Veterans Day Assembly at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10.

- Kellogg High School Veterans Day Assembly at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10.

- Veterans Day ceremony at the Silver Valley Veterans memorial in Kellogg at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. A fourth granite wall will be installed with 480 names engraved. This will be followed by a community lunch at the American Legion Hall in Kellogg at noon.

- Wardner Museum Veterans Day dedication at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. A new veterans bench will be placed in front of the museum.

- Veterans Day reception at 506 Art Gallery from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. World War II portion of “Incubator” reveal.

- Wallace Fight Night in the Wallace Civic Auditorium at 4 p.m. Free admission to all veterans. Amateur boxers from the Northwest, Silver Valley and Canada clubs.