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Public invited to Veterans Day observance Nov. 11

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The City of Mission Viejo’s annual Veterans Day observance takes place Friday, November 11 at the Norman P. Murray Community Center. 

The annual observance begins at 2 pm and includes military keynote speaker Colonel Matthew D. Lundgren, Commanding Officer of Headquarter Battalion, First Marine Division, and guest speaker retired Army veteran Juan A. Garcia of U.S. Vets “Outside the Wire.”  The event will also boast a live vocal performance of patriotic songs; presentation of colors by the Marine Color Guard as well as a three-volley rifle salute and taps. 

Patrons can enjoy an outdoor dessert and beverage reception after the ceremony that includes the â€œWar Comes Home Exhibit: The Legacy of the Homecoming.”  This touring exhibit is designed to promote a greater understanding of our veterans and explores the impact of war on our communities throughout the generations. South Orange County American Legion Post 281 will host a POW/MIA table in honor and remembrance of prisoners of war and missing comrades. 

The community center is located at 24932 Veterans Way. For more information, call 949-470-3061 or 949-470-8412. 

The ceremony will air live on Cox Channel 30 and AT&T Channel 99 and will rebroadcast on the City's YouTube channel.

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Submitted by Julie kemp on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 6:24 pm

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Love this new format, full of info. Thank you for honoring our brave military every year. My husband and brother served in our great navy.

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