Celebrating Veterans Day in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis organized two days of events to recognize the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the armed forces.
The celebrations kicked off a public veterans reception and awards ceremony at the Indiana War Memorial .
“I had 21 years in the Air Force,” said Doug Haggan, president of the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis. “So, it’s just an honor that a small group of the population comes out and says thank you to us for what we did. We gave up our lives.”
The ceremony recognized both veterans and community members who have shown outstanding dedication to supporting veterans’ causes and initiatives.
“You could write a book with some of the things that they’ve done for the Indianapolis communities as far as veterans,” Haggan said. “We also have two individuals from the high schools in this area that will be getting scholarships.”
As veteran Ken George sees it, it’s a day for everyone to come together as a community, express gratitude, and show respect for the sacrifices made by veterans.