Carmel invites public to honor veterans

Submitted by City of Carmel

Carmel will hold its Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 6 this year.

The ceremony honors the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This year’s theme, “Honoring Our Heroes: America 250,” pays special tribute to the founding of the United States and the generations of veterans who have protected our nation.

The public is invited to join city officials, veterans’ groups, and community members for this meaningful event, set for noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at The Tarkington Theater.

As part of the annual tradition, the ceremony will also recognize the winners of the city-wide Veterans Day poster and essay contest held among Carmel elementary school students. Winning posters will be displayed and the student essay winners will read their entries aloud.

All veterans, military families and members of the public are encouraged to attend.

Featured participants

• Carmel High School students Gwen Stacey and Connor Sudduth
• Carmel VFW Post 10003 Honor Guard
• Dave Choutka, Carmel Fire Department Chaplain
• Blair Clark, Artist Development Company
• Vice Admiral Terry Cross
• Tim Hannon, Retired U.S. Navy Captain
• Thomas Oestreich, Carmel Clay Schools Superintendent
• Banks Pillar, 5th Grade Deputy Mayor
• Brielle Turner, Artist Development Company

Thank you to American Structurepoint, Inc. and Indiana Members Credit Union for your contributions to this event and our Veteran community.