WDVA, Lt. Governor Kleefisch to Host Veterans Day Ceremonies in Eau Claire, Wausau, Oneida
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary John A. Scocos and Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch will host three Veterans Day ceremonies on Friday, November 11, 2016 to thank and honor all those who have served our country.
In addition to the Secretary and the Lt. Governor, each ceremony will feature a local speaker. In Eau Claire, Peter Bacon, a third-generation member of the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division whose grandpa served in WWI and whose father served in WWII, will share his family's story. In Wausau, Marine Corps veteran Rebecca Zahrndt will discuss life as a student after service. In Oneida, the ceremony will feature representatives of the Oneida Nation, as well as current and former VFW Post commanders as they celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Robert Cornelius Post.
The ceremonies will also kick off the state's commemorative efforts for the World War I centennial. The events follow State Highway 29, the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, across the state.
8:30 a.m.
American Legion Post 53
634 Water Street
Eau Claire
11:00 a.m.
Northcentral Technical College - Community Room
1000 Campus Drive
Wausau
2:00 p.m.
Robert Cornelius VFW Post 7784
2980 E. Service Road
Oneida
For additional information, contact:
WDVA Office of Public Affairs
Carla Vigue, Director
(608) 266-0517
carla.vigue@dva.wi.gov
About the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs works on behalf of Wisconsin's veterans community — veterans, their families and their survivors — in recognition of their service and sacrifice to our state and nation. For more information,visit www.WisVets.com.