Culture and Recreation

Veterans and Military Members Wanted for City Ceremony

Public Information Office

August 30, 2017
4:56 pm

Rockville’s Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, will include a member of the military as a featured speaker.

Rockville veteran saluting photo. — Veterans speak at city Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies.

Rockville and Montgomery County residents who have retired from or currently serve in the United States military are eligible to take part in the ceremony.

Volunteer speakers must be comfortable speaking in public and must prepare a five- to seven-minute speech about their experiences in the armed forces, including what it means to serve and to honor those who have served.

Contact Amanda Knox at 240-314-8604 or [email protected] to participate or learn more.

Find video of past Veterans Day ceremonies at www.youtube.com/cityofrockville.

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