Veterans Day activities set

Tuscumbia Police Chief Tony Logan said it doesn't matter what kind of ceremony takes place on Veterans Day; it's not enough to repay the debt Americans owe.

"There are men and women who have left their homes, their families, and went and fought to make the world a better place and to preserve the freedoms we enjoy," Logan said. "We owe them such a debt of gratitude, one that we can never repay."

For the past few days, various ceremonies have already taken place to honor America's veterans, and with Veterans Day fast approaching, events will continue in the next four days.

"As a veteran, it makes me feel good to know that my service is appreciated," said Richard Sheridan, a member of American Legion Post 21 in Tuscumbia.

He said many schools are having ceremonies this year.

"It's good to know that people are patriotic and they haven't forgotten the sacrifices that were made," he said.

Veterans Day events:

Sunday

• 2-4 p.m., A.W. Todd Centre, Russellville - Tribute to World War II veterans hosted by VFW Post 5184, of Russellville

• 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 130 E. Fifth St., Sheffield - Musical tribute to veterans featuring Sheffield High School ROTC Color Guard, Sheffield High School Chorus and band members.

Tuesday

• 8:30 a.m., L.E. Willson Elementary School, Sheffield - Veterans Day recognition.

• 9 a.m., Phil Campbell High School - Veterans Day program honoring veterans from all wars sponsored by the Family Career and Community Leaders of American. All veterans are invited to attend and urged to arrive at 8:45 a.m.

• 9 a.m., Waterloo High School - Veterans Day Program honoring area veterans.

• Noon, Conference center, north wing - Florence Civitan Veterans Day Program honoring World War II veterans.

Wednesday

• 8:30 a.m., Waynesboro (Tenn.) Elementary school - Veterans Day program.

• 9:30 a.m., Sheffield VFW, Veterans Day, Vietnam Memorial, Montgomery Avenue and Oakwood Cemetery. Flag burning and burial ceremony.

• 10:30 a.m., Wayne County Courthouse - Veterans Day program, speaker and musical tribute by three high school bands.

• 11 a.m., Underwood Baptist Church, Alabama 157 - Veterans Day ceremony honoring Cpl. Jamie Tyler Lindsey and dedication and naming a portion of Cox Creek Parkway the Cpl. James Tyler Lindsey Memorial Highway.

• 11 a.m., VFW Post, Raleigh Avenue, Sheffield - dedication ceremony.

• 11 a.m., Tuscumbia Veterans Day Parade - Hosted by VFW Post 21; beginning at North Commons and ending at Colbert County Courthouse.

• 11 a.m., Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Veterans Day parade from North Military Avenue to Pulaski Street.

• 11 a.m., UNA Memorial Amphitheater - UNA Chorus and speaker Marry Day Smith, of America Legion Post 10. Rain location: Performance Center at the Guillot University Center.

• 11:30 a.m., Tuscumbia, Colbert County Courthouse - patriotic program.

• 1 p.m., Collinwood (Tenn.) Middle School - Veterans Day program.

• 6 p.m., Michaels Community Center, 17th St., Sheffield - Veterans Day program featuring Sheffield ROTC and speaker, Chief Warrant Officer Keith Johnson, of U.S. Coast Guard.