Veterans Day Ceremony at Fountain Square honors service, sacrifice

Evanston’s Veterans Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fountain Square drew veterans, community members and speakers under clear skies. The ceremony included a moment of silence marking Armistice Day, which commemorates the end of World War I. On Veterans Day, the moment of silence now honors all those who gave their lives in military service to the United States. During the ceremony, Acting Mayor Jonathan Nieuwsma recounted his family’s military traditions and thanked veterans and their families for their sacrifices. Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita said the county has allocated more resources for veterans. From left: State Senator-elect Patrick Hanley and Councilmember Clare Kelly with audience members during the Pledge of Allegiance. Credit: Joerg Metzner Click on any of the images below to view them larger, and read the captions. Veterans Day Ceremony at Fountain Square honors service, sacrifice is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trus