Join Garner veterans, their families, community leaders, town residents and friends as we honor our Veterans at Garner’s Veterans Day Celebration and Site Dedication. This event will be held at Lake Benson Park on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. Lake Benson Park is located at 921 Buffaloe Road in Garner. The Town of Garner and the Garner Veterans Memorial Committee have partnered to sponsor this first-ever Veterans Day Celebration.

During this event, the future site of the Garner Veterans Memorial at Lake Benson Park will be dedicated to the community. This memorial will honor Garner veterans and will represent the community’s desire to show support and appreciation to our veterans and their service to our country.

Joining in the Celebration’s Ceremony will be the HHC 535th Military Police Battalion, along with elected officials, the Garner Magnet High School Band, students from Vandora Springs Elementary School and local veteran, vocalist Dave Kamphuis. Guest Speaker for this event will be Garner native, Col. Craig Hales, USMC.

The Town of Garner and the Garner Veterans Memorial Committee have planned this event with the hope that it will proudly serve to recognize and honor all American veterans, those who have served, as well as those currently serving. As a part of this community, we would like to ask that you reach out to all veterans and their organizations and invite them to be a part of the Garner Veterans Day Celebration. Then, join us on November 11th as we honor our veterans for their loyal service to our country and show our appreciation for the sacrifices they have made to ensure our freedom.

Limited seating will be available at the park, but if you are unable to stand for any length of time, please feel free to bring a lawn chair with you.

In the event of inclement weather, the alternate location for this event will be the Aversboro Road Baptist Church Sanctuary.

For more information, please contact the Town of Garner Parks and Recreation Department at 919-772-4688.