Veterans activities
- Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d'Alene, will honor veterans and current military personnel with a special service at 10 a.m. today, Veterans Day.
"We will come together to pay tribute to men and women who have worn the uniform of the armed forces," said Senior Pastor Robert Sundquist. "We will thank the patriots who have risked their lives to preserve our nation, the families who support them and those heroes who are no longer with us."
The Washington Air National Color Guard will present national and military colors. The Patriot Guard Riders will "stand guard" at the church's entrance. There will be a potluck meal after the service.
Other community activities in honor of Veterans Day today:
- Ceremony, 11 a.m. at Pinegrove Cemetery in Rathdrum along Highway 53.
- American Legion Post 14, with the support of VFW Post 889 Rifle Squad, ceremony, 11 a.m., Third St. bell.
- Post 14 presents colors at North Star Retirement Community, noon.
MONDAY
- Post Falls Mayor Clay Larkin will dedicate the Pappy Boyington Statue at Pappy Boyington Field in Hayden, 10 a.m.
- Hayden Veterans Day Parade, 10 a.m. Government Way from Hayden Avenue to Honeysuckle Avenue. "Distinguished Veteran" award winner Carl Gidlund will be honored at 11 at City Hall.