The Twin Cities Veterans Council of Valparaiso had to move its annual Veterans Day ceremony indoors this morning, from Dolittle Park but was relocated to the Amvets Post 78.
The Valparaiso, Niceville, and Eglin communities honored veterans from all wars today.
Wreaths were presented in honor of the men and women who have served our country.
The Valparaiso Mayor, Niceville's Mayor Pro-Tem, and the Commander of Eglin's Air Armament Center were all key note speakers for today's ceremony, each reflecting on the meaning of Veterans Day.
Major General C.R. Davis is the Commander for the Eglin Armament. He recalls how Veterans Day came about.
"To commemorate the Armistice and the silence of the guns as it was called in World War I. It was mentioned a couple of times here. That when they fell silent on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Nov. 11 was set aside to honor all of America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve and sacrifice. In some cases a lot of sacrifice for the common good. It is also a day of reflection and remembering."
Bill Smith is the Pro-Tem mayor for Niceville and spoke about the importance veterans have on this nation.
"As we honor 25-million veterans living in the greatest generation to latest generation, it is good to remember the sacrifice they made to this country.
The ceremony also included a special flyover from the Eglin Air Force Base jets.