21 Apple Valley Senior Veterans to be Honored in Ceremony on November 11th at Whispering Winds

APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Whispering Winds of Apple Valley, a senior living community, will hold a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, starting at 9:15 a.m. The event is designed to honor the 21 veterans residing within the community and invites local residents and families to participate.

The ceremony will commence with local Boy Scouts leading the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a flag ceremony to pay tribute to the nation’s colors. Romina Lemos, the Life Enrichment Director at Whispering Winds, will present each veteran with a certificate as a token of appreciation for their service. Additionally, there will be a pinning ceremony in collaboration with local hospice providers.

In recognition of their contributions, gifts will also be given to the wives of veterans, and a commemorative poem will be recited during the event. Musician Darryl Reed will entertain attendees with a one-hour performance of patriotic songs to conclude the ceremony.

Jeff Gollihar, Executive Director of Whispering Winds of Apple Valley, remarked, “We are truly grateful for the service of our veterans. Honoring them on this day is a meaningful way for us to show our respect and appreciation.” He encouraged the community to join in celebrating the contributions of local veterans.

The event is open to the public and aims to foster connections among community members while expressing gratitude to those who have served.

Whispering Winds of Apple Valley is located at 11825 Apple Valley Rd. For more information about Whispering Winds of Apple Valley, please visit their website.