Monrovia Honors Veterans During Annual Observance

By Terry Miller

The traditional Veterans Day Observance inMonrovia’s Library Park was conducted by Scott Sinclair, president of theAllied Veterans Council.

Veterans Day in the U.S., and Remembrance Day inEngland, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For oneday, most of the civilized world stands united in respect for our veterans.

Hundreds from not only Monrovia attended thetraditional observance. Arcadia’s Mayor, April Verlato, made a powerful speechafter Monrovia dignitaries, led by Mayor Pro Tem Larry Spicer, reminded us allof the importance of thanking each and every one of our veterans, not just onNov. 11 but every day.

This holiday started as a day to reflect uponthe heroism of those who died in our country’s service and was originallycalled Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is theanniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in1954 the holiday was changed to “Veterans Day” in order to accountfor all veterans in all wars.

We celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love ofcountry and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

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