World War II

Attendees standing during and saluting/Hand Over Heart Salute during the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

From Arizona to Arizona

By Campbell Darney Professional Writing for New Media Student Grand Canyon University For Honoring America’s Veterans, December 7th is more than a day of remembrance—it’s an annual tradition. The Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, is a solemn and powerful gathering dedicated to ensuring the 2,403 souls lost on that “date which will

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Five World War II biplanes flying overhead in formation.

December 7, 1941: A Date Which Lives in Infamy and Catalyzed a Nation

By Campbell Darney Professional Writing for New Media Student Grand Canyon University Every year, Americans pause on December 7th to remember a day that fundamentally changed their nation, the attack on Pearl Harbor. On a calm Sunday morning, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise military strike on the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii. It

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2024 Keynote Speaker Cdr. Brenda Way stands before the podium at Wesley Bolin Plaza.

Your Guide to the Honoring America’s Veterans Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony

By Campbell Darney Professional Writing for New Media Student Grand Canyon University When I attended the Honoring America’s Veterans Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony, it was a humbling experience and an important opportunity to honor the heroes of World War II. This event, held annually on or as close to December 7th at the Wesley

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Thomas Begay

Thomas Begay: Honoring a Hero and Navajo Code Talker, World War II Veteran Grand Marshal

Honoring America’s Veterans is proud to recognize Thomas H. Begay as a Veteran Grand Marshal for World War II in the 2023 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. In a nation shaped by countless brave souls, Mr.  Begay stands out as an embodiment of valor and resilience. Born in a remote area south of Gallup, New Mexico,

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Honoring America’s Veterans Announces the 2023 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Theme, seeks nominations for the Honor Our Heroes Program

News Release | For Immediate Release  For information contact: Paula Pedene, 480-772-2934; Paula@Pedene.com  Phoenix, AZ – When we realize that only one percent of our population currently serves in the military, and only nine percent are military veterans, it can give us room for pause as we think about our freedom. It’s partly why the Phoenix Veterans

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Seven veterans to serve as Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

Amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County, there are seven who will have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade set for Friday, November 11th, on the streets of Phoenix. The selectees were chosen from a pool of candidates submitted by community members. The winners are: World War

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Media Meet and Greet with the Veterans Grand Marshals of the 2021 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

Honoring America’s Veterans is proud to present the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade in 2021.  After a year-long hiatus, the event will be in person this year on the streets of Phoenix on November 11. This year’s Veterans Grand Marshals will represent veterans from World War II to today, including a highly decorated veteran who served

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Chris Oshana rides in vehicle during Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Marches on, Honor Our Heroes Competition Now Open

Phoenix, AZ – The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade is marching on in 2021! Due to the pandemic, the Parade became an online celebration in 2020. This year, parade organizers plan to return to the streets. One of the highlights of this special event is the selection of the Veteran’s Grand Marshals. Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) now

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Logo with Phoenix Veterans Day Celebration

Honoring America’s Veterans presents the Phoenix Veterans Day Celebration:  USA, A Beacon of Liberty 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 Streaming Live on Facebook and YouTube

Glowing with tributes to our nation’s true heroes, Honoring Americas Veterans will present the 2020 Phoenix Veterans Day Celebration. This year’s theme is “The USA, A Beacon of Liberty.” Due to the worldwide pandemic, the in-person parade will be a Livestream event.    Time:  Livestreams start at 11 a.m. Date:  Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 Facebook Livestream:

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