JACKSON, Wyo. — The Town of Jackson will observe Veterans Day this coming Friday Nov. 11, with a ceremony on Town Square and the Third Annual Veterans Day Walk/Ruck/Run.
The event commemorates Veterans’ service while collecting food donations for the Jackson Cupboard.
Following a short Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Town Square at 11 a.m., participants can begin a 11.11 mile walk, ruck march or run through Jackson. Event participation is free and open to the public.
“We are asking that participants arrive with at least 35 pounds of food for donation to the Jackson Cupboard,” said the town in a press release. “Participants who wish to run or walk may leave the food at the American Legion post. Those who wish to ruck march may carry their donations with them and turn them over to the American Legion post when they finish. All food will be turned over to the Jackson Cupboard at the end of the day.”
Fun Fact
Veterans Day was formerly Armistice Day, marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. The federal legal holiday, used to be observed on the fourth Monday in October during the mid-1970s, but was reverted to Nov. 11 in 1978.
For folks looking to donate, but are unable to participate in the walk, ruck march or run can drop off donations at the Jackson Police Department (150 E. Pearl Avenue), the American Legion Post #43 (190 N. Cache) or at the Veteran’s Day ceremony in the Town Square.
The American Legion will be open for food and drinks after the route is completed. The American Legion will also serve as the collection/drop point for donations on Veteran’s Day.
For any questions about this event ontact Corporal Stephen O’Donnell at (307) 733-1430 ext. 1207 or email SODonnell@jacksonwy.gov.
