Although banks, government offices and schools will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day, the important date for veterans is Nov. 11, and that falls on Sunday this year.
On Sunday, veterans will observe the solemn day at the following locations and times:
- 9 a.m. -- Genesee County Park (Vietnam Veterans of America)
- 10 a.m. -- Batavia VA Medical Center, 222 Richmond Ave. Ceremony will be held by the flagpole at Building 3, followed by coffee social in Building 4, Recreation Hall.
- 10:20 a.m. -- New York State Veterans Home - after the reading of the NYS proclamation and ceremony several proclamations honoring Joseph Joy for membership to the American Legion for 70 years will also be read.
- 11 a.m. -- Upton Monument
- 11:30 a.m. -- Jerome Center at United Memorial Medical Center
On Monday:
- 1 p.m. -- Genesee Community College at the flag pole.
