The City of Pasadena has always paused to honor Veterans Day and all of our military veterans. The annual event will be held on Thursday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. The event will feature Brigadier General (CA) David G. Smith, Special Assistant to the Commander, California State Guard (CSG), California Military Department, where he supports Title 32 actions for the readiness, effectiveness, and integration of the CSG with the California Army and Air National Guard. Additionally, he is the Director of the Air Force Production and Flight Test Facility, Plant 42. CSG Chaplain Major (CA) Brenda Threatt will provide the Invocation and the Benediction.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger will speak. The 50 member Pasadena City College band will play the anthems of each branch of the Armed Forces. Pasadena Scots Pipes and Drums will play “Amazing Grace” in a tribute to the Gold Star Families in attendance. The Blair High School Junior ROTC will provide the Honor Guard. The Condor Squadron will do a close formation low altitude military flyover at 11:11 a.m.
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, face coverings are required. Please stay home if you feel sick, even if symptoms are mild. Viewers can access the broadcast Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. on KPAS TV, Charter Spectrum Channel 3, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 or Online: www.pasadenamedia.org/channel/kpas
