Clearmont’s Veterans Day event honors heroes with stories of service and sacrifice
The Clearmont Historical Group hosted their annual Veterans Day program on November 11, starting at 11 a.m. at the Clear Creek Valley Veteran's Memorial. The event honored local veterans and shared insights into military history.
The program began with a talk and a check presentation to the Civil Air Patrol Youth program. George Comrie, a former Army helicopter pilot, shared his experiences serving in the Middle East after 9/11. The event then moved to the Clearmont Community Center, where the Arvada Clearmont 7-12 School band performed and speakers shared their stories.
Cynthia Vannoy presented about her father, Wallace Vannoy, who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mark Roundstone, a member of the Cheyenne Tribe, discussed the Cheyenne's 15-year conflict with the U.S. Army, including the Sand Creek Massacre. Refreshments were served, and a display of photos and memorabilia from local veterans was on show.
The Clearmont Historical Group's Veterans Day program provided a poignant and informative commemoration. It offered personal perspectives from veterans and their families, as well as historical insights into the Cheyenne-U.S. Army conflict. The event concluded with refreshments and a showcase of local veterans' memorabilia.
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