Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony
Venue: War Memorial Chapel (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, November 11, 2011
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Event Types: Miscellaneous, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will hold a Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony in the War Memorial Chapel to recognize all veterans and to honor the service that Virginia Tech men and women have given our nation. All are invited to attend this special ceremony.

Retired Maj. Gen. Randal Fullhart, Commandant of Cadets of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, will speak, the service songs will be played, and then all attendees will be asked to proceed up to the War Memorial for the placing of a memorial wreath.

At 11 am, University President Charles W. Steger will place the wreath in front of the cenotaph on Memorial Court. The Gregory Guard, the Corps of Cadets rifle drill team, will fire a rifle salute, and taps will be played.

Eleven o’clock is a symbolic time on this special day. Veterans Day, formerly called Armistice Day, was initially created to celebrate the signing of the Armistice at the end of World War I. The Armistice took effect at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month in the year 1918.

For more information, contact Major Carrie Cox at 540-231-6413.

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