The Honor a Veteran program encourages Nebraska schools to hold Veterans Day events to pay tribute to veterans in their communities.
The program, sponsored by Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen, is designed to enhance civics education and recognize the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
Students are asked to provide the names of relatives or friends (living or deceased) who have served in the military. They also can be currently serving in the military. Nominees are invited to attend the event where the names of nominated servicemen and women are read as part of the event.
The event might include such elements as the presentation of colors, the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, a history of Veterans Day, patriotic music, a keynote speech, and a short video or slide show.
The statewide program was modeled after a successful event at Grand Island's Barr Middle School to commemorate Veterans Day.
Planning aids and a speakers bureau to help put on a school event are available through the links at the bottom of this page. For further information about the program, call (402) 471-1572 or email sos.events@nebraska.gov.
Brochure
Request Information on the Program
Event Guidelines
Form to Nominate Veterans
Event Program
Emcee Script
History of Veterans Day
Video Honors World War II Veterans
Veterans Care Guide
