Local News
Veterans Day 2022 – Giles B. Cook American Legion Post 53
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.
This year’s moderator, event sponsor Giles B. Cook American Legion Post 53’s Adjutant and Afghan War veteran David Kaplan, opened the ceremony with a moment of silence for those not present. Kaplan then called the R-MA Color Guard to present the colors.
R-MA Color Guard
Laltit “Pip” Piplani, Sgt-at-Arms Post 53, honors and recognizes the sacrifices of those Americans who have been prisoners of war and reminds the Nation of those still missing in action.
David A. Kaplan, the adjutant for Post #53, was the master of ceremony and made the opening remarks.
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Evans from Randolph-Macon Academy was the keynote speaker.
Watch the ceremony in this exclusive Royal Examiner video. Thanks to Mark Williams for covering this event.
In 1954, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, the 83rd U.S. Congress amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting the word “Veterans.” On June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill, Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250) was signed, ensuring three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on their original dates. With much confusion, the first Veterans Day under the new law was observed on October 25, 1971.
On September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-79 (89 Stat. 479), a law that returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11th, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on November 11th.
Trump: Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Will Not Be Livestreamed
Harmony Hollow Holler Music Festival Brings Appalachian Music to Front Royal October 17
Winsome Earle-Sears Warns of Consequences of Virginia’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Federal Emergency Order Aims to Prevent Power Outages Across Mid-Atlantic, Including Virginia
Warren County Grand Jury Returns 17 Indictments Against 10 Individuals in October Session
Text Amendment for Aging in Place Community Succeeds at County Planning Commission Meeting
Virginia Lawmakers, Spanberger Grapple With Loss of Federal Healthcare Funds for Trans Youth
Virginia Sees Gains in Kindergarten Readiness, But Gaps Persist for Underserved Students
One Health: Why Animal Health Is Also Your Health
The Real Winnie-The-Pooh Was a Girl from Ontario
Defense Counsel and Special Prosecutor Reach Plea Agreement on Carter DUI Cases
Betty Jean Menefee (1937 – 2026)
Trump Administration Appeals Judge’s Order Blocking White House Ban of 3 News Outlets
Town Council Discusses a Potential Joint Town-County Tourism MOU in Advance of Liaison Meeting
Loudoun Superintendent Pushes Back After Virginia Delegate Slams LGBTQ+ History Acknowledgment
Chesapeake Bay Gets a C+ in Overall Health, Virginia and Maryland Leaders Say Work to Protect It Must Continue
Allen Neel Says Front Royal Needs More Than Plans — It Needs Action
Warner Seeks a Final Term as Mizusawa Makes His Case for Change
New Homes Stopped Shrinking. The Rooms Didn’t Stop Changing
Lord Fairfax Health District Urges Residents To Prepare For Respiratory Virus Season
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Ruddy Duck
This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of October 15th
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 10/12/2026
Trial Date of January 6, 2027, Set in Misdemeanor Assault & Battery Case Against Hugh Henry
