<strong>To those who fought for the red, white and blue, SCV pays homage at 17th annual Veterans Day Ceremony </strong> 
Veterans observe the changing of the American flag during Saturday's ceremony. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

To those who fought for the red, white and blue, SCV pays homage at 17th annual Veterans Day Ceremony  

On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour of the day, the Santa Clarita Valley community came together to honor the veteran community.   “Veterans Day stands…

‘Sacrifice through courage’: Santa Clarita celebrates 16th annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Hundreds of attendees are joined by military veterans during the City of Santa Clarita Veterans Day Ceremony held at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Friday, 111122. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Sacrifice through courage’: Santa Clarita celebrates 16th annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Residents of Santa Clarita paid tribute to the veteran community under the seven flags of the armed forces and the POW/MIA flag in the Newhall Veterans Historical Plaza on Friday. …

Bridgeport Elementary students thank veterans for their service
U.S. Navy, Vietnam veteran, Leonard Snyder, left, examines a Veteran's Day poster presented to the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative by Bridgeport Elementary School fourth-graders in Newhall on Wed., Nov. 10. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bridgeport Elementary students thank veterans for their service

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  Every year Americans celebrate Veterans Day, but many younger children don’t fully comprehend the reason behind that day of recognition and honor. Brianna Caplan, a teacher…

Honoring those who served
The city of Santa Clarita announced the 2020 Veterans Day ceremony to be hosted virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Honoring those who served

Hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley residents typically gather at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Nov. 11 to honor veterans and remember the nation’s fallen military heroes.  This year,…

Mountainview Elementary students thank veterans
Mountainview Elementary fifth-grade teacher, Katie Labrador, second from right, delivers dozens of Veterans Day cards created by students to veterans from left, Sue Endress - U.S. Army reserve, Jim Lentini - U.S. Army and Ed Austin - U.S. Marines for distribution to veterans on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mountainview Elementary students thank veterans

Though they are distance learning, the coronavirus pandemic didn’t stop Mountainview Elementary School students from honoring the men and women in their community who have served this Veterans Day.  On…

Bella Vida honors veterans during drive-thru ceremony
U.S. Air Force veteran Ken Asam, left, and Executive Director Kevin MacDonald prepare to raise the United States flag in front of the the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center during the Bella Vida Veterans Day Tribute in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bella Vida honors veterans during drive-thru ceremony

As cars drove through the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center parking lot Tuesday, in honor of Veterans Day, veterans raised the flag to thank the men and women…

Celebrate Veterans Day in the SCV
The huge American Flag flies over the Schwartz Oil Company Inc gas station in Valencia and can be seen from the Highway 126 near Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celebrate Veterans Day in the SCV

Veterans Day ceremonies across the Santa Clarita Valley are moving to an online platform to be enjoyed by residents from the comfort of their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. City…

Meadows Elementary honors local veterans
Jackson Fry plants a flag at a Veterans Day event hosted by Meadow's Elementary school Monday afternoon. November 09, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Meadows Elementary honors local veterans

While students have yet to return to Meadows Elementary School for in-person classes, teachers and staff still wanted to find a way to recognize the men and women who have…

A few SCV veterans share their calls to service ahead of Veterans Day
WWII veteran Alvin Larsen with his service medals at his home in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

A few SCV veterans share their calls to service ahead of Veterans Day

Each year, Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country, thanking them for their sacrifices. For most Americans, it’s a day to thank their family and friends…

Chamber to virtually salute patriots for Veterans Day
Fausto Galvan's Marine Corps Color Guard marches in with the colors during the 9th Annual Patriots Luncheon presented by The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Santa Clarita at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber to virtually salute patriots for Veterans Day

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its virtual “Salute to Patriots” event to recognize veterans who have not only served our country but also have made an impact…

Sharing a ‘Thank you’
Courtesy photo

Sharing a ‘Thank you’

Vietnam veteran Dave Lusian was at the Bella Vida Senior Center for the Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 8, when he received a letter — one of many that…

City honors veterans and 100th anniversary of World War I
A veteran salutes the flag at the Veterans Day ceremonies at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall Sunday, Nov, 11, 2018. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

City honors veterans and 100th anniversary of World War I

Veterans from World War II to current servicemen and their families gathered to honor Santa Clarita’s veterans and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall.

City announces Veterans Day ceremony
Veterans from all over the Santa Clarita Valley joined together for a ceremony at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

City announces Veterans Day ceremony

When Santa Clarita Councilman Bob Kellar received his draft notice in 1965, a World War I soldier and friend, Mr. Rose, gave him a special nickel he wanted back at…

Meadows Elementary honors local veterans
Meadows Elementary School Principal Kimberly Sorenson speaks to veterans and students at the school’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Courtesy photo

Meadows Elementary honors local veterans

Meadows Elementary School held a special Veterans Day ceremony last week to pay tribute to family members of the school’s staff and students who have served or who are currently…

A day for all of us
Army Sgt. Jon Morita, veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, holds a Purple Heart awarded to him for a combat injury sustained on July 9, 2009. Austin Dave/The Signal

A day for all of us

For Army Sgt. Jon Morita, his two tours left him with painful reminders of his service -- a surgically repaired hand, shrapnel in his elbow and post-traumatic stress disorder. But…

Veterans Day events in and around the Santa Clarita Valley
The Marine Corps League President Ronald Reagan Detachment 597 advances the colors during the unveiling of the Fallen Warriors Monument at Veterans Historical Park in Newhall on Wednesday, Nob. 8, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Veterans Day events in and around the Santa Clarita Valley

There are several events celebrating Veterans Day with offers and events for Santa Clarita Valley veterans. "From a veteran's perspective, Memorial Day is remembering those whose lives were lost during…

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