Scottsdale’s commitment to showing appreciation for its veterans and active military members is in full swing this November, known nationally as Veterans and Military Families Month. The city has lined up an array of events that includes a Veterans Day commemoration, a community hike, and a unique banner display honoring local heroes, as reported by the official City of Scottsdale website.
The centerpiece of these tributes is the Scottsdale Salutes banner program, which has more than 40 banners currently flying proudly above Old Town Scottsdale until November 15. These banners seek to publicly acknowledge both the sacrifices and achievements of Scottsdale’s veterans, such as Winfield Scott, the city’s founder and a distinguished Union Army captain, among others including Air Force veteran Jim Bruner, the artist Austin Deuel, and Ryan So, a Navy Hospital Corpsman posthumously recognized after tragically losing his life in June, as detailed by the City of Scottsdale. To comprehensively honor all participants, residents and visitors are encouraged to visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search ‘Scottsdale salutes’ to learn more about the honorees.
In further commemoration, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is hosting a Veterans Day Hike on November 11, starting at 8 a.m. from the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead. The hike is not just an opportunity to enjoy the Preserve’s natural beauty, but also to collectively honor those who served the nation. The hike will conclude with a special ceremony, adding a poignant acknowledgment of the day’s importance. Interested individuals can register for the event through the City’s announcement online…