<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0jvZTv_1GnWCHxa00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0jvZTv_1GnWCHxa00" width="1280" height="960" >LAKE NORMAN – Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World War I in 1918. The armistice that ended the fighting took effect on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m. Armistice Day later evolved into Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.Here’s how Lake Norman communities plan to honor the holiday. MOORESVILLEVeterans Day-affiliated community events began earlier this week in Mooresville and continue throughout the month.On Thursday, Nov. 5, a Veterans Breakfast hosted by the Top of the Lake Rotary Club will be held for veterans and their families starting at 8 a.m. at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on Main Street. Reserve a spot by sending an email to TOTLRotaryclub@gmail.com.On Saturday, Nov. 7, the “One Nation Under God” veterans luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Richard’s Coffee Shop and sponsored by the Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman. The event will take place behind Richard’s Coffee Shop, 165 N. Main St., and every veteran can bring one guest.On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the community’s annual ceremony honoring area veterans will be held at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Memorial Park, 273 Glenwood Dr.And at 1 p.m., the new town tradition of a Veterans Day Parade will begin on Main Street. The parade will travel south on Main Street, which will be closed beginning at 10:30 a.m. The parade concludes at approximately 3 p.m.To close out the community’s month-long tribute to military veterans, on Sunday, Nov. 22, the musical “Letters From Home” will be presented at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center on the Mooresville High School campus, 161 N. Magnolia St. The performance, bringing the spirit of the 1940s to life through powerful vocals, tap dancing, classic wartime songs, humor and heartfelt tributes to veterans and military families, will begin at 2 p.m. It is a free, non-ticketed event, and seating will be on a first-come basis.CORNELIUS The Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 will hold their annual Veterans Day Program on Veterans Day at 11 a.m. at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza and the Cornelius Town Hall lawn. This program honors military veterans and those currently serving in our Armed Forces.Retired Army Veteran Darrell Bonaparte will be the keynote speaker for this year’s ceremony. The event will last until 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public.HUNTERSVILLE The Town of Huntersville, American Legion Post 321 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 321 invite the public to the 11th annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 14.The Veterans Day Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will follow at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park. This year’s Veterans Day Parade celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. The route will be along Old Statesville Road in downtown Huntersville, with performances at the intersection of Gilead and Huntersville-Concord roads. Roads in downtown will be closed from 7:30-11 a.m.The Marine Corps League Bruce Larson Detachment 1242 is very proud to select John Wilkins as the 2026 Grand Marshal for the Veterans Day Parade. Wilkins served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1975-2005 in Desert Shield/Desert Storm and the War on Terrorism/Iraqi Freedom. He followed in the footsteps of his father, World War II veteran James H. Wilkins, and joined the Marines following his graduation from Tarboro High School in 1974. Following boot camp, he attended Aviation Life Support System School in Lakehurst, N.J., then served in Marine Air Group 49 Detachment B in Cherry Point, N.C. He was promoted to Sergeant of Marine Air Group 29 New River in Jacksonville, N.C., in January 1976. From there, he returned to Marine Air Group 49 Detachment B as Staff Sergeant in January 1980. He graduated from Edgecombe Community College with his AAS degree in 1983. In January 1986, he was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant of Prior Service Recruiting in Norfolk, Va., and Charlotte. From there, he was promoted to Master Sergeant in March 1990 and served in Marine Air Control Group 48 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 in Glenview, Ill.. In September 1994, he became Master Sergeant Assistant Contracting Officer/Senior Enlisted Advisor in Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 in Yuma, Ariz. He was promoted to Master Gunnery Sergeant, Helicopters Aircraft Maintenance Chief of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774 in Norfolk, Va., in September 1996. In September 1998, he became Master Gunnery Sergeant Intermediate Level Maintenance Chief of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 in Fort Worth, Texas. He ended his active service career as Recruit Liaison Parris Island Senior Enlisted Quality Control of the ELTA Branch from October 2000 until September 2003. He transferred to Fleet Reserve Force until May 2005.&nbsp;Wilkins had a decorated career in the United States Marine Corps. He was honored with the following medals: <ul><li>Meritorious Service Medal /W gold star </li><li>Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal </li><li>Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal </li><li>Joint Achievement Medal </li><li>Humanitarian Service Medal</li><li>Kuwait Liberation Medal </li><li>Kuwait Medal </li><li>Sea Service Deployment Medal </li><li>Good Conduct Medal 8th Award</li><li>Southwest Asia Medal </li><li>Armed Forces Reserve Medal</li><li>Reserve Good Conduct Medal </li><li>National Defense Medal </li></ul>DAVIDSONThe town of Davidson invites community members to join in commemorating Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The program will be held in the auditorium at the Davidson Town Hall &amp; Community Center, located at 251 South St.Join the Davidson community on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. at Mimosa Cemetery (626 South St.) to place flags in honor of those who have served our country. Following the flag placement at Mimosa Cemetery, the group will proceed to additional sites throughout Davidson to continue honoring our veterans.For more information, contact Davidson Parks &amp; Recreation.LINCOLN COUNTYThe annual Veterans Day Parade in Lincolnton will be held at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The parade takes place on Main Street in Lincolnton. A ceremony will follow at the Historic Lincoln County Courthouse.Bring your family, invite your friends, wave your flags and come out to line the streets of Lincolnton in support of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform.</div></body>

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LAKE NORMAN – Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World War I in 1918. The armistice that ended the fighting took effect on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m. Armistice Day later evolved into Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Lake area towns to honor servicemen and women

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LAKE NORMAN – Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World War I in 1918. The armistice that ended the fighting took effe

Lake area towns to honor servicemen and women

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