HUNTSVILLE — With Huntsville being home to thousands of veterans, the city government decided to set a “week” aside to recognize the courage and sacrifice of those who have served.
Actually, it is more than a week as Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle issued a proclamation making Nov. 1-11 Veterans Week .
Battle is asking Huntsvillians to take the time to honor those who have so honorably served their country.
“There isn’t a community in the country that admires and respects its veterans more than Huntsville,” said Battle. “… through Nov. 11, we will observe this special week by participating in ceremonies, recognitions, and events designed to show our veterans how much we appreciate their courage and sacrifice.
“As a community, as a country, we acknowledge the immense sacrifices veterans have made for the greater good. This includes time spent away from loved ones, the physical and mental challenges that come with military service, and the responsibility of protecting and defending the greatest country in the world.”
Veterans Week will culminate Nov. 11, with the Veterans Day Breakfast and Veterans Day Parade in downtown Huntsville.
The proclamation issued highlighted the crucial role veterans play in national defense and also their contributions to Huntsville.
“Huntsville has sent many of its sons and daughters into military service in defense of our great nation,” reads the proclamation. “Many veterans have migrated to Huntsville and continued their service in a multitude of capacities serving our community and continuing their significant contributions to our Nation’s defense.
“The City of Huntsville wishes to express its support, gratitude, and deepest appreciation to all our Veterans who have honorably served in defense of our Nation and the cause of freedom around the world in times of peace and conflict.”
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