Loveland Receives Recognition from US Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Day in Loveland means listening for the tolling of the bell that makes its reverent tour of town during the chilly early morning hours. Other celebrations are well attended, and our parade grows each year.
It is a great pleasure to post this letter of recognition from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, which designates Loveland as a Regional Site for the observance of Veterans Day 2010.
Loveland is among a mere 45 cities in the NATION to receive this kind of nod!
Many thanks to Tony DuMosch, Veterans Day Chairman and the many Veterans and Volunteers who make this all happen every year.
DuMosch says, "This is something Loveland can be proud of because of people like you and me make it happen. Thank you for your support as we gear up for this years 2010 Veterans Day and special tribute to the Korean War era Veterans."
Here is a sampling of a typical Veterans Day activities in Loveland:
0400: Bell ringers hit the streets
0600: Posting of Flags of the fallen at Loveland Cemetery
0600: Posting of Colors Downtown Loveland
0600: OPEN FREE to public the Associated Vets Club @ 305 Cleveland Ave. View the military history of local veterans and more
0600-0900: Breakfast @ Vets Club
0700: Table displays & information for the public in Vets Club including Operation Military Kids, American Legion, US Army, US Navy, Freedom Car, and more
1111: Parade starts and ends at Dwayne Webster Veterans Park (Veterans Memorial site)
1200: Afternoon main event with Guest Speakers (In 2009 the speaker was Latoya Lucas, First Female elected Officer within the Military Order of the Purple Heart’s Department of Colorado.)
1300: Lunch served up by Squadron 15 Sons of American Legion
1300: Main hall entertainment with DJ music, Karaoke, & dancing.
So watch the paper for listings of this year's Veterans Day activities.
If you are interested in taking on an opportunity to volunteer this year on November 11th, contact Tony DuMosch.
Tony DuMosch
American Legion Post 15
305 N. Cleveland Ave.
Loveland, CO
