Our 19th Annual Veteran’s Day event was held at Boone Mall on 11 Nov 2025. Although attendance was down slightly due to inclement weather , High Country citizens and visitors attended to remember and honor those who fought for the freedoms we have today. Along with the Watauga Community Band, High Country Chapter members, our special guest speaker LTC Zach Jones, Professor of Military Science at AppState ROTC. LTC Jones began by honoring all the veterans and their families and urged them “to live in a way that honors their service” He included, ” Your presences here reminds us that the price of freedom has always been paid by those willing to bear it’s burden. Valor under fire, humility in our communities”. _________________________________________________