Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Federal, state and local government agency offices are closed, as are banks and the post office. Public schools, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee and the University of the South will hold classes, and their offices are open. The Sewanee Senior Center will be open.
A Veterans Day observance will begin at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Hall, 36 University Ave., in Sewanee, with a covered-dish meal, followed by a program by the Rev. Charley Watkins.
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School celebrates Armistice Day with an 11-minute ringing of the St. Andrew’s Chapel “Chocolate Bells” at 11:11 a.m. The ritual commemorates the sacrifices of veterans, is a celebration of peace, and serves as a token of thanks to those who provided the bells for the school.
The SAS student vestry, under the direction of chaplain Drew Bunting, will hold a service of remembrance to honor those who served in World War I. The service will be at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the St. Andrew’s Chapel and will be open to the public.
The vestry seeks names of area friends and family who served in World War I, which will be read during the service. Please send names to Lachlan Hassman at <lhassman@sasweb.org> for inclusion on the list.
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