Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony

The Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery announces its Veterans Day Ceremony to be held Tuesday, November 11th, 11:00 am. The ceremony will be held outdoors at the Flagpole Assembly Area.

Veterans Day commemorates the end of World War I. It was the 11th month, 11th day and at the 11th hour in 1918 that an armistice with Germany was recognized. Originally called Armistice Day, it was in 1954 when then President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. Military Veterans.

Saratoga National Cemetery is honored to have as this year’s keynote speaker, Master Chief Petty Officer, US Navy (Retired) William Schmeelcke. He is a highly decorated 27-year U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program onboard Nimitz class aircraft carriers USS Nimitz, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, and USS George Washington.

Mark this event on your calendar! You need not be a Veteran to attend; it’s an opportunity for all to shake hands and say thank you in person.

Plenty of public and special needs parking, don’t forget a lawn chair and to dress warmly, this is an outdoor event.