Sunday, November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States. There will be a recognition of local veterans in Eden Prairie at Purgatory Creek Park at 11:00 am on Sunday morning. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. If you can go to the event, you should. It will be emceed by Mayor Phil Young. Speakers will include State Rep Maria Ruud, State Rep. Erik Paulsen, State Senator (and Vietnam Veteran) David Hann and United States Senator Amy Klobuchar.
The event will also be marked by the “First Flag Raising” at the site of the future Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial. The memorial will be a permanent way for Eden Prairie residents to recognize the contributions of our local veterans. For more information about the event, check out this website:
Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial.
I’ll see you there.
