When the Armistice ending the First World War was signed on Nov. 11, 1918 everyone rejoiced. But on November 23rd the tragic news of Louis McCahill’s death sent the entire community back again into mourning.
The 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War is Sunday, Nov. 11 and honors those who lost their lives in the “Great War” – “the war to end all wars” – “the war to make the world safe for democracy.” On Monday Nov. 12 we observe Veterans Day as a national holiday to pay...
Wayne Quist tolls the historic Lake City City Hall bell on the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. The day’s origins date back to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when Germany and the Allied nations signed an armistice to end WWI. Wayne is a retired Air Force colonel. The...