"Veterans Day" events in Kingsport and Rogersville.

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"Veterans Day" events in Kingsport and Rogersville.

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The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918 is when World War One, the first war to end all wars, ended. Today that day is set aside to honor our veterans who served our country and help to preserve our way of life.

On Wednesday, November 11, Hammond Post No. 3 of The American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 979 will be honoring all veterans at a special "Veterans Day" ceremony which will be held at the new Veterans Memorial on Fort Henry Drive at 11 am.

The Veterans Day program in Rogersville, also Wednesday, begins at 11 a.m. in front of the Hawkins County Courthouse. The keynote speaker will be U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, an Army veteran who served with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. A flyover is scheduled during the ceremony by the Air Refueling Wing of Tennessee Air National Guard out of McGee-Tyson Air Base. Colors will be presented by Cherokee and Volunteer high school Navy JROTC students.

The Holston Valley Medical Center Spiritual Care Department will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday. "Flowers of Gratitude" representing veterans will beautify HVMC's lobby through Friday. A card of dedication will be displayed alongside each flower.

So remember to fly the flag Wednesday, if the weather is not too bad unless you have an all weather flag, and thank a veteran.

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