Rock Island National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day

The Rock Island National Cemetery will have a Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m., at Rock Island National Cemetery, at Committal Shelter #2. The Cemetery is undergoing various expansion and upgrade projects throughout the Cemetery; the public is asked to please excuse any messes.  The keynote speaker will be Lt. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr., commanding general, First Army.  The ceremony will include a wreath placement as well as an honor salute and taps.  Masks will not be required since the ceremony will be outdoors, but masks will be available for those that wish to wear... Read More