E.C. Glass, Liberty ROTC Honor Veterans Day
A Veterans Day ceremony at E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg featured a cadet parade, performances and a wreath-laying.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Military
E.C. Glass High School and Liberty University's Air Force ROTC held a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday morning at the Lynchburg, Virginia school. Retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Mark Day spoke at the event about honoring veterans.
Why it matters
The ceremony gave students, cadets and local residents a shared occasion to recognize military service in Lynchburg on Veterans Day. It reflects a partnership between a city high school and a university ROTC program.
The ceremony began with a cadet parade, followed by performances and a wreath-laying held at the traditional 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Attendance figures and the number of participating cadets were not reported.
The players
E.C. Glass High School
A public high school in Lynchburg, Virginia, that co-hosted the Veterans Day ceremony with the university's ROTC program.
Liberty University Air Force ROTC
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Liberty University, based in Lynchburg, that co-organized the ceremony with the high school.
Mark Day
A retired U.S. Navy Master Chief who spoke at the Lynchburg ceremony about honoring veterans.
The details
The event was jointly organized by E.C. Glass High School and Liberty University's Air Force ROTC programs. The program included a cadet parade, performances, and a wreath-laying, with Retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Mark Day delivering remarks on honoring veterans.
Timeline
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026: Veterans Day ceremony held at E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg.
Community Ties
Veterans Day ceremonies co-hosted by Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) units and local schools are a common way the Air Force ROTC program connects with the public in host cities. This event followed that pattern in Lynchburg, where Liberty University's ROTC cadets joined a city high school for remembrance.
The ceremony offered Lynchburg residents a public event marking Veterans Day with a parade, performances and a wreath-laying. Those interested in attending similar community observances can follow local school and university announcements.
The takeaway
Community events like this one give residents a direct way to honor veterans, and attending local ceremonies is a simple step anyone can take on Veterans Day.
Further reading
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