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    Veterans Day is a time to remember everyone who has served in the U.S. military, past and present.

    While Memorial Day honors those who have given their lives in service to the country, Veterans Day honors all those who have served.

    Banks, post offices and many Michigan businesses will close their doors on Veterans Day on Monday, November 11 to honor the millions of people who have served. Commemorations and ceremonies will take place across the country and around the world.

    What is closed on Veterans Day? What is open?

    Federal government offices and courts: Federal courts and non-essential government offices will be closed Monday for Veterans Day, the federal government holiday. Federal offices include Veterans Affairs offices, courthouses, Social Security offices, and other locations.

    Waste collection: In some cities, Monday waste and recycling collection may be postponed or moved to another day. Contact your local providers.

    Local government offices: The government offices of cities and provinces are closed.

    National parks: In honor of veterans, the national parks will remain open and free to all visitors on Monday.

    Restaurants: Most restaurants will be open, and some chains such as Applebee’s, Olive Garden and Starbucks will offer free meals or treats to veterans and active duty service members in appreciation for their service.

    Schools: Some schools will be closed. Contact your local district.

    Supermarkets and retail: Most grocery and retail stores remain open on Veterans Day. Some stores may have shorter opening hours.

    Are banks open on Veterans Day?

    Although banks are not required to close on holidays designated by the U.S. Federal Reserve System, many banks will be closed on Monday, including branches of Bank of America, the Federal Reserve Bank and others. Many credit unions also have close ties to personal services. Banking transactions you do online during a public holiday will only be processed the next working day.

    Is there mail delivery on Veterans Day?

    The post offices are closed and there is no regular mail delivery on Mondays. However, UPS continues to deliver packages and its retail locations remain open, with possible minor delays for UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations due to the USPS holiday. FedEx also remains open, with adapted service for FedEx Smart Post.

    Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

    The federal holiday on November 11 is associated with the end of World War I and marks the moment when Germany and the Allies signed an agreement to end wartime hostilities in 1918. The fighting stopped at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

    At the time, November 11, 1918 was considered the end of “the war to end all wars,” according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

    In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first anniversary of Armistice Day to celebrate and observe the end of hostilities with parades, public gatherings, and a “brief suspension of the commencement of business.”

    Are there American military cemeteries in Michigan?

    Michigan has four recognized national cemeteries, and one is supported by grants from the Veterans Affairs Department.

    Fort Custer National Cemetery is located at 15501 Dickman Road, in Augusta, near Battle Creek. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

    Fort Custer is named after General George Armstrong Custer, a native of Michigan. The original Camp Custer was built in 1917 on 130 lots.

    The establishment of the Fort Custer Post Cemetery took place on September 18, 1943, with the first burial.

    Great Lakes National Cemetery is located at 4200 Belford Road in Holly. It is open from sunrise to sunset.

    Great Lakes National Cemetery was the second national cemetery built in Michigan and the 122nd in the national cemetery system.

    The property served as agricultural land until it was acquired by the National Cemetery Administration in 2002.

    Soldier’s lot on the shore of the lake is located at 3663 10th Ave. in Port Huron. It is open from sunrise to sunset.

    Lakeside Cemetery was established in 1877 when the city purchased 148 acres from resident John Hoffman. At one point the cemetery covered 176 hectares, but over time it was reduced to its current size of 96.5 hectares.

    One hundred and thirty-five soldiers originally buried at Fort Gratiot were reinterred at the cemetery in 1881.

    The Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery, located in Mackinac Island State Park, it is open from sunrise to sunset.

    Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery is located about half a mile north of Fort Mackinac, near Skull Cave, a cemetery for American Indians.

    The earliest burials in the post cemetery probably date from the mid-1820s.

    In 1990, the Department of Veterans Affairs assumed responsibility for the cemetery’s maintenance through an agreement with the state.

    Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery is located at 3000 Monroe NE in Grand Rapids.

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