Celebrate Veterans’ Day on Wednesday, November 11 at the Shawnee Veterans’
Memorial Park, Johnson Drive and Pflumm at 4:00 p.m. The City of Shawnee, along with VWF Post 10552, American Legion #327, Knights of Columbus, Civil Air Patrol- Kansas City Compostie Squadron #034 and Delaware Cross Sons of the American Revolution invite you to join them in honoring all the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

Richard Soetaert, VFW All State Commander, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Jim Allen, Johnson County Commissioner and former Shawnee Mayor will present the keynote address. This year the ceremony will be dedicated to the memory of Gene Amos, US Navy - Korea, American Legion #327 and Kansas House of Representatives 1987-1993.

Refreshments will be served compliments of the Sweet Life and a reception will follow at Johnny’s Tavern following the ceremony. We hope to see everyone there to support all of our troops, past and present.

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