2016 Indianapolis
​Veterans Day Service

Friday, November 11, 2016
North steps of the Indiana War Memorial 

10:30 a.m. - Musical Prelude by the 38th Division Band of the Indiana National Guard.  Includes patriotic music played from World War I, World War II and Korean War eras.

11:00 a.m. - Veterans Day Service includes special guest speakers, a wreath laying, a flyover performed by the Indiana Air National Guard, tolling of the U.S.S. Indianapolis bell in remembrance of all our nation's wars, and taps performed by the Indiana NG.
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Members of the Indiana National Guard lay a wreath on the north steps of the Indiana War Memorial during the 2015 Veterans Day Service.
Program
Presentation of Colors
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Memorial Prayer
Welcome & Introduction of Dignitaries
Veterans Day Message
Laying of Wreaths
"Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Closing Memorial Prayer
Tolling of the USS Indianapolis' ship's bell in tribute
to the fallen veterans of each of the wars involving US Armed Forces
Sounding of "TAPS"
Retirement of Colors
Conclusion of Memorial Service

For more information involving the 2016 Indianapolis Veterans Day Service, Contact:

​Vice-President (Veterans Day Service)
Jill Druskis
jdruskis@indlegion.org
​(317) 860-3020
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Two A10 Thunderbolts, AKA Warthogs, flyover The American Legion Mall and the Indiana War Memorial during the 2015 Indianapolis Veterans Day Service.

Location
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​Indiana War Memorial
431 N Meridian St,
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Parking in the downtown area around the Indiana War Memorial on Veterans Day during the daytime is very limited. Please plan to arrive early. The main entrance to the War Memorial is on Michigan Street. There are also surface lots and parking garages within walking distance of both the War Memorial and the Soldiers & Sailors Monument. ​​

Gallery

Photos by John Crosby

Contact Us

Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc.
c/o P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206 

Meagen Sweet, Secretary
Phone Number: (317) 630-1319
E-mail: msweet@legion.org

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