Franklin TV: Veterans Day - The Origin Story

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 11/10/2024

The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:

“Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the end of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far-reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and –

Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace, goodwill, and mutual understanding between nations; and –

Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools, churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.”

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.”

Armistice Day honored our Veterans of World War I. In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the Veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars.

And so we pause on this day to give deepest thanks to all of our veterans.

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Franklin's Veterans Walkway on the Town Common

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Veterans Day Luncheon - November 11 - Elks Lodge

Veterans Day Luncheon - November 11

Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is a national holiday in the US, observed annually on November 11 to honor America's Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Franklin's annual veterans day luncheon will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 AM at the Elks Lodge at 1077 Pond Street, Franklin.

Reservations are required by November 1. Call: (508) 613-1315 to RSVP.

Thank you to the Elks membership for sponsoring the luncheon again this year!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/veterans-day-luncheon-november-11th-elks-lodge

Veterans Day Luncheon - November 11 - Elks Lodge - Please RSVP by Nov 1

Veterans Day Luncheon - November 11 - Elks Lodge

Honoring those who served

Veterans Day Luncheon - November 11

Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is a national holiday in the US, observed annually on November 11 to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve, and sacrifice for the common good.

Franklin's Annual Veterans Day Luncheon will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 AM at the Elks Lodge at 2136 Pond Street, Franklin.

Reservations are required by November 1. Call: (508) 613-1315 to RSVP.

Thank you to the Elks membership for sponsoring the luncheon again this year!

Breakfast4Vets: 100 Additional Free Tickets for Veterans Thanks to Anonymous Donor

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF) is grateful for the generosity of an anonymous donor that is allowing us to offer an additional 100 tickets for veterans to attend our upcoming Breakfast4Vets event taking place on November 10, 2023 at 8:30am, at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA. This heartwarming event aims to bring the community together in appreciation of veterans and their service to our country for Veterans Day, while raising funds to support the Emergency Housing 4 Veterans (EH4V) program.

 

Breakfast4Vets: A Delicious Gathering with a Mission

 

At this year's event, attendees can expect a delicious breakfast spread, thought-provoking conversations, and inspiring stories shared by veterans and community leaders. By participating in Breakfast4Vets, guests will directly contribute to the EH4V program, whose mission is to provide transitional and permanent housing solutions for veterans in need.

 

The event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans, particularly in securing stable housing, and to foster a supportive community for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation. Breakfast4Vets is open to all who wish to join in honoring and supporting the brave men and women who have served our country.

 

Our new monthly program Breakfast4Vets continues monthly starting in December. We expect it to grow in popularity and impact, MMSF is committed to continuing its expanding reach while offering additional support to veterans and their families who find themselves in need of Emergency Housing through no fault of their own. The organization is actively seeking community partners and sponsors to help make Breakfast4Vets an even more powerful force for change in the lives of those who have selflessly served our nation.

 

Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF)

Breakfast4Vets: Building Bridges and Strengthening Communities

 

"We are incredibly proud to host Breakfast4Vets this year, and to see the positive impact it has on the lives of veterans in our community," says Dawn Roche, MMSF spokesperson. "It's a testament to the power of coming together over a shared meal and a shared cause, as we work to ensure that our nation's heroes have a place to call home."

 

Breakfast4Vets offers an opportunity for veterans to connect with their community, as well as local businesses and organizations that support MMSF's mission. The event has been praised by veterans for fostering camaraderie and understanding, and for providing much-needed resources to help them rebuild their lives.

 

About Massachusetts Military Support Foundation

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support to veterans and active-duty military personnel in need. MMSF offers a range of services, including housing assistance, food programs, and counseling services, to address the unique challenges faced by those who have served our nation. For more information, visit https://mmsfi.org.

 

Join us as we build bridges and strengthen communities, one breakfast at a time.

Remember the difference

Important to remember the difference between Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day.

Remember the difference

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Franklin Public Library & Municipal Building are both Closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day

Franklin Public Library & Municipal Building are both Closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day

 

• The Franklin Public Library will be closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day. The library will be open Saturday, November 12 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 13, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
• The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Friday, November 11th, 2022 in observance of the Veterans Day. We will reopen on Monday, November 14th, 2022.

Franklin, MA: Senior Center - CLOSED Friday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FRIDAY 11/11 

FOR VETERANS DAY

The Franklin Senior Center will be closed to observe Veterans Day this Friday, November 11. 

Reminder the Veterans Services Office is having their Veterans Day Luncheon at the Elks Lodge (1077 Pond Street, Franklin, MA) at 11:00 AM on Friday. 

Prior Registration was required.

Thank you to all who served.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/senior-center-closed-friday-1111-veterans-day

Senior Center - CLOSED Friday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day 

Sign up for the Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge - Nov 11

Please join us of for our Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge at 1077 Pond Street on Friday, November 11 at 11 AM.

Please RSVP to the Veterans' Services Office!

Veterans' Services Officer

Shannon Nisbett

Email: snisbett@franklinma.gov

Phone:  (508) 613-1315

Sign up for the Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge - Nov 11

Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/veterans-day-luncheon-0

Veterans Memorial Walkway; Order your brick by Sep 15 for placement in November 2022

Honor your special veteran with an engraved brick this Veterans' Day! 

The deadline for purchasing engraved bricks for the Veterans Memorial Walkway on the Franklin Town Common is September 15 for the November 2022 brick installation. 

Bricks may be purchased to pay tribute to anyone who served or is currently serving in the U.S. military. Brick order forms are available in the Town Hall and Senior Center lobbies and on the Veterans' Services page on the Town website. 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/brick_order_form_with_shannons_name.pdf

Thank you to all who have supported this project

Debra Martin

Franklin Veterans Services

10 Daniel McCahill Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Email: dmartin@franklinma.gov

T: 508.613.1315

Veterans Memorial Walkway; Order your brick by Sep 15 for placement in November 2022

Veterans Service Office page on Town of Franklin  https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services 

Veterans Walkway brick order form   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/brick_order_form_with_shannons_name.pdf

Veterans Walkway Database of the honored names and their brick locations

https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/pages/veterans-memorial-walkway-brick-database 

Franklin Senior Center: Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 11

VETERANS' DAY LUNCHEON - Franklin Senior Center

Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/veterans-day-luncheon-franklin-senior-center

Franklin Senior Center: Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 11 

Veterans Day 2020 - Franklin TV schedule

"The annual luncheon has been canceled this year due to the pandemic. To honor Franklin's Veterans, a celebration will be aired on Franklin Community Cable Access TV. "

The Franklin TV program guide shows the schedule as follows:

• Wednesday = 11:00 am Veterans Day 2020
• Thursday = 9:00 am Veterans Day 2020
• Friday = 8:00 am Veterans Day 2020

 

Notice shared from the Town of Franklin page

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/events/305051

 

The Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio program guide can be found online

http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf    

 

For historical purposes, the program guide:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sbEpFCbXbQuawl2BIYGDj3M3-3XQdTYv/view?usp=sharing

 

Veterans Day 2020 - Franklin TV schedule

FREE Haircuts for Vets on Veterans' Day - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020

Sport Clips Haircuts in Franklin

Sport Clips Haircuts of Franklin, a haircare salon that specializes in men's and boys' haircuts, will offer free haircuts on Wednesday, November 11 to all active duty U.S. service members and veterans with valid proof of service.  The salon is collecting donations throughout November for the VFW's "Help a Hero" Scholarship Fund and will donate $1 for every haircut service provided on Veterans' Day. Sport Clips Haircuts is located on Route 140 in the plaza next to Restaurant 3.  Call: (508) 440-5870 to make an appointment.

Here's a list of Covid-19 safety measures the salon is taking to keep staff and clients safe:

• Face masks are required by all clients and staff members. 
• All stylists are required to wear gloves and eye protection (in addition to masks).
• All barber capes, towels, etc. are laundered after each use. 
• All surfaces are sanitized (e.g. kiosks, barber chairs, shampoo bowls, etc.) are fully sanitized after each use. 
• Infrared thermometers are used to take all client and staff member temperatures each day. 
• Our barber chairs are at least 6 feet apart.
• We've also installed plexiglass barriers between adjacent barber chairs and shampoo pools for added safety.
• Our reception area only contains 6 chairs kept 8-10 feet apart. Everyone else is requested to wait outside until their stylist is ready to serve them. 
• We employ the latest technology so that clients can check-in online and can be notified via text message when their stylist is ready for them. 

 

Shared from the Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/free-haircuts-vets-veterans-day-wednesday-november-11-2020

Visit Sport Clips Haircuts in Franklin online  https://haircutmenfranklinma.com/

Visit Sport Clips Haircuts in Franklin online

Census Bureau Profile America Facts for Features: Veterans Day PROFILE AMERICA FACTS FOR FEATURES: CB19-FF.10 Veterans Day 2019: Nov. 11                         Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation and a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The ceremony honors and thanks all who served in the U.S. armed forces. The following facts are made possible by the invaluable responses to the U.S. Census Bureau's surveys. We appreciate the public's cooperation in helping us measure America's people, places and economy.  Veteran Population Did You Know? 18.0 million The number of military veterans in the United States in 2018. Source: 2018 American Community Survey 1.7 million The number of female veterans in the United States in 2018. Source: 2018 American Community Survey 12.0% The percentage of veterans in 2018 who were black. Additionally, 76.7 percent were non-Hispanic white, 1.7 percent were Asian, 0.8 % were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2 % were Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and 1.4 % were some other race. (The numbers for blacks, non-Hispanic whites, Asians, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, and some other race cover only those reporting a single race.) Source: 2018 American Community Survey 7.2% The percentage of veterans in 2018 who were Hispanic. Source: 2018 American Community Survey 50.1% The percentage of veterans age 65 and older in 2018. At the other end of the age spectrum, 9.1% were younger than age 35. Source: 2018 American Community Survey

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Veterans Day: town offices, Library closed; trash pickup schedule normal

Town Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. 

The Library is also closed on Monday for the holiday.

Trash and recycling schedule is NOT delayed this week. This week is also the first week for the new clothing recycle option for curb side pickup.

We thank all of our Veterans for their service!

Veterans Day: town offices, Library closed; trash pickup schedule normal

Veterans' Services: Free cruise, free bowling events

Veterans' FREE Boston Harbor Cruise; Saturday, November 9, 2019

A special cruise highlighting the military history of the Boston Harbor islands. A visit to Georges Island, a tour of Fort Warren, kid's programs and a commemorative flag wreath laying.

Ferry passage free of charge for veterans and military and up to 3 family members. For free veteran tickets please call Boston Harbor Cruises at 617-227-4321. For all other members of the general public, please follow the ticket link to purchase a $10 ticket for this cruise http://bostonharborislands.org/event/veterans-day-cruise/

Veterans' Services: Free cruise

VETERANS BOWL FREE ON VETERANS' DAY!
One free game and complimentary shoe rental at PINZ in Milford, MA

https://pinzbowl.com/milford-ma/ 

Veterans' Services: free bowling events

Shared from the Town of Franklin Veterans' Service page
https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services

Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 11

Veterans' Day Luncheon

Monday, November 11, 2019

Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 11

Memorial Walkway Third Brick Installation Planned - Nov 11, 2019

Order Bricks by September 13, 2019!

The third installation of engraved bricks on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on the Franklin Town Common will coincide with Veterans Day, November 11, 2019. The cut-off date for purchasing bricks for this installation is September 13, 2019.

To date, 1,367 engraved bricks have been purchased, representing 22 states and the District of Columbia. Future installations are scheduled to coincide with Memorial Day and Veterans Day each year.

Engraved bricks are $100 each. Veterans being honored do not have to be Franklin residents. 

For more information or to purchase an engraved brick, contact the Franklin Veterans Services Office at: (508) 613-1315 or go to: www.franklinveteransbricks.com for online orders.

Memorial Walkway Third Brick Installation Planned - Nov 11, 2019

Veterans Memorial Walkway - Bricks remain on sale

Brick Sales Are Ongoing

The Veterans Memorial Walkway Project has been an overwhelming success! The Walkway was dedicated on Sunday, November 11, 2018 on the Franklin Town Common. The dedication followed the first installation of engraved bricks as well as 45 memorial plaques which honor Franklin's fallen heroes (from WWI to present day) who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country.

Local and state dignitaries, members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and a crowd estimated at several thousand family and community members attended the Walkway dedication ceremony. The Massachusetts National Guard 215th Army Band and the Franklin High School Chorus provided patriotic music and songs for the event which was followed by a reception at the Franklin Senior Center.

Veterans Memorial Walkway

The second installation of engraved bricks coincided with Memorial Day 2019. Future installations are planned for Veterans Day and Memorial Day moving forward until all Walkway bricks are sold.

The buy-a-brick project offers individuals the opportunity to honor a special veteran by purchasing a brick paver inscribed with the veteran's name and branch of service. Non-Franklin veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. military are also included.

Brick order forms are available in the lobby of the Town Hall and Senior Center, at the Veterans Services Office and online at: franklinveteransbricks.com

Brick order forms are available online at: franklinveteransbricks.com