Photo courtesy of the Hoover Public Library.
Veterans Day
The city of Hoover is hosting a series of events at the Hoover Public Library to celebrate Veterans Day. Throughout the week there will be flag-folding ceremonies, Wall of Honor displays and documentary viewings.
Serving in the military takes bravery and willingness to put your life on the line for your country. Show the military veterans in your life that you remember and appreciate their sacrifice by attending these local celebrations.
Thank a Vet
From Nov. 2 to 11, the city of Hoover will be hosting a series of events for its tenth annual Thank a Vet Week. The celebration begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, with a reception for veterans at the Hoover Public Library. It will be followed at 3:30 p.m. by storyteller Dolores Hydock presenting a show called “Soldiers in Greasepaint: USO Camp Show Entertainers of World War II.” The day will end at the library flagpole with a flag-folding ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Public Information Officer Lori Salter-Schommer said the city plans to present the flag to a local veteran.
On Monday, Nov. 3, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Dickie Drake will present a Veterans Day program at 10 a.m. in the library’s theatre-level meeting rooms. The theatre will host showings of a documentary about the Medal of Honor at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Throughout the week, there will be more flag-folding ceremonies and activities at the library, including a Red Cross holiday card project, newsreels from WWII and an art show by the Exceptional Foundation. There will also be prisoner of war/missing in action (POW/MIA) flag, uniform and Wall of Honor displays. Children can make crafts for veterans, compete in a poster contest and receive a flag during story time programs.
For more, call 444-7810 or visit hooverlibrary.org/veterans.
American Village
After all of Hoover’s events, cap off the week by spending Veterans Day at the American Village. The Village will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for visitors to see the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor.
The shrine is modeled after Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia and was dedicated in February. Visitors can view historical displays and toll a bell in honor of veterans. Marketing and Communications Officer Melanie Poole said that volunteers will be on hand to help visitors add veterans’ names to the Register of Honor.
At noon, a wreath will be laid in front of the shrine to honor area veterans.
The Village’s other activities will also be open that day, and admission is free every day for veterans and active service members. Call 665-3535 for more information.
