The following is a news release from the Silent Wings Museum:

The Silent Wings Museum invites the community to join us as we commemorate our country’s veterans this Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. All visitors will be welcomed with free admission to the museum with activities throughout the day. The museum will be open to the public from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. with ceremonial activities beginning at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will include the presentation of colors by the Lubbock Fire Rescue Honor Guard, a Veterans Day Presidential Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith, taps performed by Jerry Serrano, and a flag folding ceremony demonstrated by American Legion. Dr. Idris Traylor will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Children’s activities will be available from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army relief truck will be at the museum along with the American Red Cross. Light refreshments will be served.

November 11, 2018

1:00 – 5:00 p.m.:  Doors open with free admission all day.

2:00 p.m.: Ceremony

  • Welcome by Master of Ceremonies Dr. Idris Traylor
  • Invocation by Pastor John Martinez
  • Presentation of colors by Lubbock Fire Rescue Honor Guard
  • Reading of the Presidential Proclamation by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith
  • Taps performed by Jerry Serrano
  • Flag Folding Ceremony by American Legion

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.:Children’s Activities

(News release from the City of Lubbock)