Isthmus"Veterans Day, this year on November 11th, falls two months after the 10-year anniversary of 9/11," said Secretary John A. Scocos. "For those who have ever worn the uniform in service to our nation, Veterans Day has significant meaning."
In addition, as part of Veterans Day, in 2007 Wisconsin Act 22, the State of Wisconsin has declared that the seven-day period that ends on November 11 (Nov. 5-11, 2011) is designated as "Veterans Recognition Week" in Wisconsin and the week of November that starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday in which Nov. 11 falls (Nov. 6-12, 2011) is designated as "Hire A Veteran Week" in Wisconsin.
Friday, November 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. - 2011 Veterans Day Banquet at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee. Speakers include U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John McCoy, Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki, and Wis. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Secretary John A. Scocos.
You might know Abp. Listecki served as an Army Reserve Chaplain in the United States Army Reserves for 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.