Illinois Veterans Home to be site Veterans Day program Saturday morning

QUINCY — The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy will recognize Veterans Day with a program beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in Lippincott Hall.

The program will have a keynote address by Navy veteran and author/speaker Reg Ankrom, patriotic music by the Quincy Notre Dame High School Band and Concert Chorale, a wreath-laying honoring all deceased veterans, one moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, followed by a rifle salute and taps by American Legion Post 37 Honor Guard.

The program is open to the public.