The City of Lakewood’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue. Lakewood’s annual Veterans Day observance is a tribute to the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces.

Lakewood’s Veterans Day program will begin with the Presentation of Colors followed by the National Anthem performed by the Wild Pitch Quartet.

This year’s keynote speaker is United States Marine Corps Veteran Donald Stark. Mr. Stark grew up in Lakewood with his two younger siblings.

He is the publisher of the DD214 Chronicle, the “Newspaper for Veterans and All Who Love Them”.  In addition, Mr. Stark has served as a volunteer for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, was President of Friends Helping Friends, and a board member of Community Service Alliance, Police Athletic, LCCC Veterans Advisory Board, and the Catholic War Veterans.

Other highlights of this year’s Veterans Day program include performances by the Lakewood High School Band and a rifle salute by the Joint Veterans Honor Guard.  The Veterans Day Ceremony is free and open to the public. Following the ceremony, coffee and doughnuts will be offered in the Woman’s Club Pavilion at Lakewood Park.