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The way these small towns honor all American veterans throughout the year, from “Boots for Our Troops” drives to mile-long parades, is inspiring.
1. How Veterans Are Honored In Tuscon, Az
Early in 2008, two Vietnam Battle veterans in Tuscon, Arizona, were remembering their experiences of returning from war and feeling unwelcome at home.
They served as the inspiration for the creation of “Boots for Our Troops,” a program in which retail establishments sell paper cutouts in the form of boots to generate funds for reintegrating veterans. The group had collected $25,000 by Veterans Day in 2008.
2. How Veterans Are Honored In Chillicothe, Il
A Chillicothe, Illinois Boy Scout from Troop 91 created a video about veterans as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The community then hosted a luncheon for veterans to show their appreciation.
3. How Veterans Are Honored In Hemingford, Nh
Despite having only 800 residents, Hemingford’s two major streets are always lined with an astounding amount of flags around national holidays. The almost 300 flags that makeup what is now known as the “Avenue of Flags” were once placed over the coffin of a local veteran.
4. How Veterans Are Honored In Coleman, Mi
Coleman, Michigan, was able to finish the first stage of its veterans’ memorial thanks to contributions from neighborhood businesses and residents. The second part of the project includes the addition of two statues, one depicting a female soldier of the present and the other a doughboy from World War I.
5. How Veterans Are Honored In Parker, Sd
Residents of Parker, South Dakota, were in wonder when they first saw the VFW Ladies Auxiliary’s decorated Christmas tree, which featured images of the town’s veterans. Soon after, the tree was placed near a grocery shop so that more locals might enjoy it.
6. How Veterans Are Honored In Auburn, Wa
The Veterans Day Parade and Observance in Auburn, Washington, which is in its 46th year, has grown to be the biggest event of its sort west of the Mississippi. As the parade travels down Main Street for a mile, thousands of veterans and their families line the street.
