  Veterans Day events going on across the valley
Reported by abc4 on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 (on November 11, 2009)
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 NEWS) - This year many American's and Utahn's are feeling a little more patriotic and grateful for the brave men and women who serve or have served in the military. Today there are several events to honor them.Special events honoring Utah veterans are planned throughout the Salt Lake Valley on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th.All day events going on at the University of Utah8:45-10:15 a.m.Panel Discussion: "After the Battlefield: Advances in Medical and Psychological Treatments of Veterans Today and Tomorrow"Union Theatre, Olpin Union BuildingThe panel's topic revolves around the present and future of military medicine - what is being done now and what future problems and treatments might look like.11 a.m.Full Dress Military Ceremony and 21-Gun SaluteBallroom, Olpin Union BuildingThe ceremony will pay tribute to 11 Utah veteran honorees, who will receive honorary medallions followed by a cannon salute. The Honorees are veterans of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam.12:30 p.m.University of Utah Student Veterans ReceptionBallroom, Olpin Union BuildingA special reception and light buffet honoring U. of U. student veteransPerformance by the Phoenix Swing Band8 a.m.-2 p.m.Vintage Military Vehicles on DisplaySouth of the Olpin Union Building7-8 p.m.54th Annual Veterans Day ConcertUtah National Guard 23rd Army BandJohn M. Huntsman CenterWest Jordan Veterans Day parade, ceremony and USO show11 a.m.ParadeCity Hall8000 S. Redwood Rd.11:45 a.m.CeremonyMilitary Services Monument1085 W. 7800 S.8 p.m.USO ShowSugar Factory Playhouse8201 S. 2200 W.Riverton Veterans Day concert7:30 p.m.The Riverton Metropolitan Orchestra celebrates Veterans Day with a concert titled “In Flander’s Field—Heroes Remembered.”Sandra Lloyd Performing Arts Center12830 South Redwood Rd.11:15 a.m.Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon and Youth Services will be joining together for a Veterans Day celebration on the plaza at the County Government Building, 2100 S. State St. Corroon will deliver a speech in honor of veterans, the East High Junior ROTC will present a flag-raising ceremony and the West High School choir will sing a number of patriotic songs.LGBT Veterans Rally at the Utah State Capitol12-NoonUtah State Capitol RotundaOn Veteran’s Day, the Utah Pride Center will host a rally at noon in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize LGBT veterans and active-duty service members. State Rep. Christine Johnson, a Salt Lake City Democrat, plans to announce a resolution urging Congress to end “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” 11 a.m.The City of Taylorsville will host its first annual Veterans Day Celebration at City Hall, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd. The program will include a flag ceremony, musical selections, a keynote address by Mayor Russ Wall and an announcement of the winning design for the city's new Veterans MemorialThere are also a few restaurants offering a free meal or discount to veterans. We've got a link to that information. Applebee's, Golden Corral and Chick Fillet are offering the free meal.
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