HAGERSTOWN, MD News (11/10/2024) – The Town of Smithsburg and City of Hagerstown will each host Veterans Day ceremonies on November 11, honoring the dedication and sacrifice of military veterans. These observances will feature ceremonial activities, speeches, and wreath-laying ceremonies, reflecting the communities’ respect for those who have served.
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Smithsburg will gather at Veterans Park at 68 W. Water St. for its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2:00 p.m. Organized by the Town of Smithsburg and the Smithsburg Parks Commission, the event will feature guest speaker Lieutenant Colonel Michael A. Bowers, who will pay tribute to veterans’ contributions to the nation. This ceremony promises to be a heartfelt acknowledgment of veterans’ service and sacrifices, a sentiment shared by many in attendance each year.
Meanwhile, in Hagerstown, Mayor Tekesha Martinez, along with members of the Hagerstown Fire Department (HFD) and Hagerstown Police Department (HPD), will join in a series of events across the city. The day begins with a program and wreath-laying ceremony at the Morris Frock Post #42 of the American Legion at 405 Northern Avenue. Mayor Martinez will deliver remarks and participate in laying a wreath.
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Following the American Legion event, the Hagerstown delegation will lay additional wreaths at key veterans memorials throughout the city. These include the Memorial Monument at Rose Hill Cemetery, the Vietnam Veterans Monument on South Walnut Street, the Medal of Honor Triangle on Jonathan Street, the Korean War Veterans Memorial along Potomac Avenue, and the Bloom Park Spanish-American War Memorial. Each site honors specific conflicts and commemorates veterans from different eras in American military history.
To facilitate the event, portions of South Walnut Street and West Baltimore Street will be temporarily closed to traffic from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. Detours will be posted, and emergency vehicles will have access to nearby blocks, ensuring safety and accessibility for residents.
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Washington County government offices will also be closed on Veterans Day, with certain services, such as the Forty West Landfill and Washington County Transit, operating on modified schedules.
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