Thursday, November 10, 2022

Veterans Day: Thankful for those who serve!

You can celebrate Veterans Day Friday at a service at the Crittenden County High School's Rocket Arena at 9am. The school-wide event is open to the public. Teacher and Naval veteran Vickie Hardin will be the keynote speaker.

Also, Fredonia will mark the day at 11:11am at its Veterans Memorial. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the service. 

Crittenden County has 542 veterans living this community, according to the U.S. Census.

Thank you for serving and God bless America!

Percent of Crittenden residents that are veterans: 7.8% (542 veterans) 
Living Veterans by war based on 2020 Census:

  • World War II: 8 
  • Korean War: 70 
  • Vietnam War: 276 
  • Gulf War (08/1990 to 08/2001): 78 
  • Gulf War (09/2002 or later): 51