JACKSON, Wyo. — Happy Veterans Day!

On Wednesday morning, Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted on Town Square by the American Legion Post 43.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

A sizable crowd of community members attended the event in George Washington Memorial Park.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. military. It is celebrated on Nov. 11, the day World War I ended in 1918. President Woodrow Wilson celebrated Nov. 11, 1919 as Armistice Day. Congress recognized it as an official federal holiday in 1938, and in 1954 the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all U.S. conflicts.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Nick Jones, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and relative newcomer to the valley, was honored with a red, white and blue quilt. He then gave remarks to onlookers, which included residents of all ages.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Buckrail extends its gratitude to all those in the community who have served in the armed forces.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.