Governor Parson Encourages Missourians to Honor Those Who Served Our Country This Veterans Day
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson released the following statement regarding the observance of Veterans Day:
“This Veterans Day weekend, as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, let us take time to honor the service, sacrifice, commitment, and courage of all veterans, including the 488,000 veterans who call Missouri home. These men and women deserve the highest appreciation from their community, their state, and their country. I know that I would not be the person I am today without my military service. As your Governor, it is always a privilege to get to know each and every veteran I meet while traveling across the state. I pledge to continue working to make Missouri the nation’s most military and veteran friendly state, and encourage everyone to take the time to say thanks to our veterans—not only this weekend, but throughout the year. In doing so, we are teaching the next generation of Missourians the meaning of honor, freedom, integrity, and respect.”
Governor Parson will participate in several events commemorating Veterans Day this weekend. On Saturday, November 10, Governor Parson will be traveling to the Mizzou vs. Vanderbilt Military Appreciation game and attend the 20th Annual Whiteman Day at Mizzou, addressing 650 military members and family members from Whiteman Air Force Base.
On Sunday, November 11, Governor Parson will host a “Salute to Service” Tailgate to honor veterans of all wars before the Chiefs kickoff at noon. The Governor will also be joining 150 service members and the Fort Leonard Wood Army Color Guard in holding a large American Flag on the field during the National Anthem at Arrowhead Stadium.
On Monday, November 12, Governor Parson will be speaking at the Mountain Grove (MO) High School’s Veterans Days Celebration and participating in the groundbreaking for the Wright County Area Veterans Memorial Wall at Cedar Center Park in Mountain Grove.