NOTN- Juneau residents are honoring military service members today with Veterans Day ceremonies and community gatherings across the city, including events at Centennial Hall and the American Legion Post 25 near the ferry terminal.
At 11 a.m., a formal Veterans Day observance is taking place at Centennial Hall.
“Veterans Day is celebrating the service and sacrifice of veterans living and deceased. So on Veterans Day, you could say Happy Veterans Day, or thank you for your service and thank you for all that you’ve done for our country.” said Duff Mitchel of the American Legion.
Later in the day, the American Legion Post 25 will host a free community dinner for veterans and their families beginning at 5 p.m.
“It’ll go until the food runs out,” Duff said.
Duff added the City and Borough of Juneau helped with the observation at Centennial Hall.
“They gave us some financial background to help at Centennial Hall, and many communities across the country really help the veterans groups on on Veterans Day.”