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Veterans Day is this Monday, and there are lots of events taking place in Southwest Virginia, starting with the Virginia Veterans Parade this Saturday, November 9, at 11 a.m. in Downtown Roanoke.

Know a veteran in your life? An American flag company is looking for you to share their story for a chance for them to be honored with a flag this Veterans Day.

10 News is proud to be a part of Saturday's Virginia's Veterans Parade in Downtown Roanoke.

Dunkin is honoring those who have served our country this Veterans Day.

WSLS will stream the Virginia’s Veterans Parade when it begins, so bookmark this page for easy access on Saturday.

With Veterans Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday all here this month, November is prime time for deals and holiday shopping.

A cold front triggers some showers this afternoon, then a big drop in temperatures by Sunday

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to attend a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, make remarks and participate in a wreath-laying ceremony Friday at 10:45 a.m.

Many across the nation will come together on Veterans Day to honor heroes for their selfless service.

Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger.

Nicole sends rounds of rain and storms into the area through Friday evening

Two of the more notable games on Friday’s college basketball schedule are taking place on an aircraft carrier and in a baseball stadium.

In addition to heavy rain, there is the threat for a tornado or two Friday

Fox’s NFL pregame show is going international for the first time in 13 years for the annual Veterans Day show.

The road to recovery since that fateful day has been hard, but part of his healing is horseback riding – something that wasn’t easy at first.

Nicole to bring widespread rain and the possibility of a few stronger thunderstorms Veterans Day

Food Lion is showing their appreciation during Veterans Day by offering a 10% discount to all active-duty military and veterans.

Honoring the men and women who serve and protect our country, that’s what Veterans Day is all about.

Doctor Ben Carson, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, was the keynote speaker, where they’re building 100 tiny homes for service members.

Virginia Tech hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday.

Air Force veteran Michael Doucette was the keynote speaker and brought a message of duty, honor and country.

Dr. Ben Carson will be the keynote speaker at The National Center for Healthy Veterans’ 2nd Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Event in Altavista. He is expected to start speaking at 3:45 p.m.

This year marks the 65th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony to honor those who have served and who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.

President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden participated in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Veterans Day on Thursday at 11 a.m.

Every November 11, we honor our nations Veterans.

The National D-Day Memorial will be holding a commemoration ceremony on Veterans Day and breaking ground on a new project.

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

President Joe Biden has saluted the nation’s military veterans as “the spine of America” in marking his first Veterans Day as president in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

As we honor Veterans Day, a Roanoke group is working to help them heal.

Patriotism is sweeping across Evergreen Burial Park as volunteers honor military heroes with flags before Veterans Day.

In honor of Veterans Day, Roanoke recognized the heroes who risked their lives to protect our families.

Veterans can make appointments from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

On Nov. 11, the country recognizes Veterans Day, which is intended to honor all who have served in the military.

The Virginia's Veterans Parade returns this weekend to Downtown Roanoke.

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day still seems to trip people up, although it shouldn't. So, what do you say on Memorial Day compared to Veterans Day?

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SALEM, Va. – Wednesday was Veterans Day, the day we as a nation give thanks to those who serve. In Salem, there’s one World War II veteran still spending his days on his front porch overlooking the mountain views. Bob Craighead joined the Marines at just 16 years old, and on this Veterans Day in 2020, decades later, he hasn’t forgotten. He fought in Iwo Jima, coming home from the Pacific with a Purple Heart, just one of the few in his unit to survive. “I am sure am proud of the fact that I enlisted in the Marine Corps and I thoroughly enjoyed that," Craighead said.

“It was my passion to do something for those out here that serve in our community, our country,” Butler said. The retired U.S. army sergeant opened his Shine ‘N’ Up shoeshine business in September, inside his daughters' Madison Heights barbershop. Butler offers affordable prices and discounts for veterans and first responders; and being that Wednesday was Veterans Day, he offered half off to show his appreciation for their service. “The veterans that spent their lives, so we could have freedom, means a lot,” Butler said. “It means a lot to me that God has seen me this far.”Honoring the military not just on Veterans Day, but every day because it’s in his soul -- and in his soles.

The pandemic didn’t stop the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford from paying tribute this Veterans Day.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A group braved the rain to observe Veterans Day in front of Lynchburg’s Monument Terrace. They closed Church Street for the event featuring a wreath laying, tolling of the bell, a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. The Lynchburg Area Veterans Council sponsored the event, which also included guest speakers. “They volunteered to risk their very lives, not for fame, not for fortune, but only to serve our nation,” said Air Force veteran Glenn Spears. The group meets at Monument Terrace every Friday afternoon to honor veterans.

BEDFORD, Va. – Every November, for more than a century, Americans have recognized Veterans Day as a time to honor and thank veterans. “Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have served in uniform," said John Long, director of education for the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Long said Veterans Day goes back to the end of World War II, specifically November 11, 1918. One that day, Long said, "The guns fell silent in Europe. In 1954, President Eisenhower officially renamed the day “Veterans Day” to be inclusive to all veterans.

PULASKI, Va. – A Pulaski County confectionary delivered free sweet treats to servicemembers on Veterans Day. Robin Burdette’s business, Blue Ridge Fudge Lady, handed out fudge to more than 75 veterans this year. I’m grateful.”Burdette received help from dozens of volunteer delivery people in Pulaski County, including Sheriff Mike Worrell and Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith. “Having the opportunity to go out, talk to our veterans, and show our appreciation, it’s just an awesome experience," said Worrell. “People here are actually taking that next step to actually show veterans support and do something to help them," Griffith said.

How familiar are you with what military members do, day in and day out? Of course, all military members deserve our recognition for voluntarily raising a hand and going to bat for our country and our freedom. (Provided by Maximillian Boudreaux)Amid the uncertain times that go hand in hand with a global pandemic, Woodbury was sent overseas. “The mission is to help sustain logistics and maintenance support operations in Iraq -- more so to help the Iraqi Army sustain themselves,” Woodbury said. It was the support of my team that enabled me to obtain that Bronze Star,” Woodbury said.

ROANOKE, Va. – Women can now serve in every branch of the military but that wasn’t always the case. She added on one more year of service and moved to Hawaii, serving during the Korean War. For this Navy Veteran, serving our country is not something she takes lightly. She continued serving when she got out of the Navy and went to school on the GI Bill in Hawaii. She moved back to Roanoke, where she taught school for 27 years finishing at Monterrey Elementary School.

LEXINGTON, Va – One of the nation’s top military institution’s Founder’s Day just so happens to coincide with Veterans Day. Despite the rainy weather, dozens of cadets came together to celebrate nearly two hundred years of tradition at Virginia Military Institute. On November 11, 1839, the first cadet took guard for the first time at Virginia Military Institute. “We had all 10 companies plus the band represented the officers of each company were here as well as five cadets from each company,” Wyatt said. VMI has certainly changed and faced challenges over the years, but cadets and faculty believe the institute is moving in the right direction.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadets continued its somber Veterans Day tradition this year. Two cadets started standing watch at the university’s War Memorial at midnight on Veterans Day. The cadets change shifts every hour, with cadets continually guarding the Pylons for 48 hours. He said the experience was humbling, especially being surrounded by the names of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumni killed in the line of duty. The solemn nature of it.”According to the Corps of Cadets, the tradition dates back to the 1980s.

Join us as we honor some local heroes who have served our nation by telling their stories on this Veterans Day. WSLS 10 Salutes: Honoring Our Veterans begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday night.

At 10 News, we want to do our part in helping our local veterans gather resources. Below are resources ranging from mental health resources to support groups for America’s veterans:Mental Health ResourcesWe acknowledge that our veterans go through the ultimate sacrifice for America and with that comes some hardships. Here are some mental health clinics, contact information and other resources for those in need of professional help. Support GroupsThese organizations have support groups for veterans searching for people to talk to that can relate to previous experiences. New River Valley National Alliance in Mental Illness: They have locations in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Floyd County, Giles County, Montgomery County, Pulaski County and Radford.

Residents and staff listen to the national anthem during a socially-distanced Veterans Day ceremony at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Boulder City, Nev. With infections raging again nationwide, several veterans homes are fighting new outbreaks. At the annual Veterans Day gathering at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, many participants wore masks and kept their distance from others. “Veterans Day looks a lot different this year than it has in the past,” said Andy Patterson, commander of the Disabled American Veterans of New Hampshire. Ninety-eight veterans have died from COVID-19 in Missouri’s seven veterans homes since Sept. 1, and Gov.

Both of these holidays celebrate the brave men and women who protect our country, but is there a difference between the two days?

Part of Church street near Monument Terrace will be closed today for the annual Veterans Day observance. The Veterans Day program begins at 11 a.m. Governor Ralph Northam will pay tribute to our Veterans today. He will speak at 11 a.m. at the 64th annual Commonwealth Veterans Day Ceremony in Richmond. The National D-Day Memorial will commemorate Veterans Day virtually.

Many businesses and companies even offer veterans and active-duty military members freebies or discounts as a way to say thank you. Also, most of these places typically require proof of military service in order to cash in on the deal or handout. Starbucks: All veterans, active service members and their spouses will receive a free tall hot brewed coffee at participating stores. Texas Roadhouse: The roadhouse is offering free lunch for active members and veterans from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. This includes veterans, active military members and their families.

ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia’s Veterans Parade is canceled this year in an effort to protect our nation’s heroes during the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers hoped things would change by the fall; however, with the continued spread of the virus, they knew they had to make a change. “As we go into this different year, we’ve all had to sacrifice and we realize now the sacrifices they’ve made for our country and hopefully as we have a celebratory event this year they’ll realize that we’re still thinking about them,” said Jeff Perkins, Boxley Materials Company president and planning committee member. For more than 10 years, the community has showed-up in support of the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Since there will be no parade, on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m., WSLS 10 will air a 30-minute special tribute to local veterans.

Regardless of whether you’re aiming to visit one U.S. national park in your lifetime or your bucket list includes 10 of them, we have good news: Wednesday marks one of the free-entrance days, in honor of Veterans Day. is the last fee free day of 2020.https://t.co/UR6dHYdbDq — National Park Foundation (@NationalParkFdn) November 10, 2020All national parks will waive entrance fees. Some other free dates for 2020 included:Saturday, April 18 – First Day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger DayTuesday, August 25 – National Park Service BirthdaySaturday, September 26 – National Public Lands DayWe’re still waiting on the free days of 2021 to be released. There are 419 National Park Service sites, and of those, 110 typically charge an entrance fee, with costs ranging from $5 to $35, the NPS said. Just be aware, the entrance-fee waiver for the free days don’t cover amenity or user fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation or special tours.

BEDFORD, Va. - For Veterans Day, thousands came to celebrate veterans at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Local elementary students paid tribute in songs, while high school students brought in the flags. Peter Caddick-Adams writes in "Sand and Steel" more than 4,000 people died on D-Day, but 10,000 soldiers died during the training before the war. So really, I think we need to be paying tribute to those who died in the training and preparation as on that first day of combat," Caddick-Adams said. At the end of the program, veterans lined up to be embraced and thanked by local students and community.

BLACKSBURG, Va. - The annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony was held Monday morning on Virginia Tech's campus. It was a solemn day on Virginia Tech's campus as students, staff and community members honored our country's veterans. U.S. Army veterans Jessica Pharis and Nicole Akers said that Veterans Day means something different to each of them. "I really appreciate getting to celebrate Veterans Day and just to invest in the next generation as they continue their journey," Akers said. Cadets stood guard for 24 hours at the Pylons and the Rock, a memorial to Virginia Tech alumni lost in World War I.

ROANOKE, Va. - Mission BBQ is all about giving back and honoring those who serve our country and community 365 days out of the year. On Veterans Day they kick it up a notch to make sure veterans know how much they're appreciated. Today from open to close, Mission BBQ is offering a free sandwich and dessert to every veteran. They're also having a ceremony to honor veterans at noon and around 6 p.m.10 News reporter, Megan Woods spent Veterans Day morning with Mission BBQ to find out why honoring local veterans is so special to them. For other deals and promotions for veterans, click here.

Many businesses and companies even offer veterans and active-duty military members freebies or discounts as a way to say thank you. Through Monday, veterans and active military members can score a year of Prime for $79, which is a $40 savings. Chilis:As a token of Chilis appreciation, your Veterans Day meal is on the house. Little Caesars:The pizza chains Veterans Day deal involves a free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday. This includes veterans, active military members and their families.

Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day, also marks another special day for service members. It honors the establishment of the U.S. Marine Corps. The military branch started way back in 1775 as part of the U.S. Navy, leading up to the American Revolution. Today, Marine Corps members are proud to say they're the first in and last out during military conflict. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

ROANOKE, Va. - Veterans Day came early in the Roanoke Valley. Hundreds watched the Virginia's Veterans Parade march through downtown Roanoke on Saturday morning. A multitude of veterans stood on the sidewalks to witness the parade, including married couple Robert and Debra Hopson. "We met in Denver, Colorado, at the Lowry Air Force Base 45 years ago," said Robert Hopson. After the parade, the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution placed a wreath at the Roanoke Veterans Memorial.

ROANOKE, Va. - Veterans Day is a time to remember those who fought for our freedom. This Saturday, you can give a personal thank you to local veterans during the Virginia Veteran Parade in Downtown Roanoke. Daniel Wickham, who is on the Virginia Veterans Parade Committee, says, "I think they see just how important it is to value our veterans and what they've done for our country, they're time and service even if it was a short amount of time like myself. It doesn't just touch Wickham, it touches the dozens of veterans who come to the parade. There is a meet and greet with veterans before the parade at 9:30 a.m. in the market building.

ROANOKE, Va. - Mission BBQ plans to honor the sacrifice of those who served or are currently serving with a special celebration on Veterans Day. Veterans and active duty military personnel will get a free sandwich and cake Nov. 11 at the Roanoke Mission BBQ location at Towers Shopping Center. The celebration is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a live performance of the national anthem at noon. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

PULASKI, Va. - A candy shop in the New River Valley is planning a sweet surprise for Veterans Day, but it needs your help. The Pulaski-based Blue Ridge Fudge Lady delivers free fudge to veterans every year, and she is looking for names of veterans to deliver to this year. The Fudge Lady, whose real name is Robin Burdette, said the true joy of her Veterans Day deliveries is not sharing her fudge with the service members, but sharing stories instead. "It's a rewarding experience, and I think the veterans should be proud of their service." You can submit names of veterans on the Blue Ridge Fudge Lady's Facebook page or on her website.

Many celebrities have served in the military over the years. In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, take a look at who served in what branch. Hide Caption