Who: The Friends of the El Dorado County Veterans Monument will host the 5th annual Veterans’ Day Tribute in celebration of our nation’s veterans.

When: Nov. 11, 11am

Where: The El Dorado County Veterans Monument, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville.

Why: Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served the cause of freedom. Each year the community packs the El Dorado County Veterans Monument grounds to honor those who have served.

Highlights of this year’s tribute include:

· A fly-by salute from a flight of T-6 aircraft (weather permitting) in honor of El Dorado County’s 17,000 Veterans

· A second T-6 fly-by salute in the missing man formation in honor of those who have given their lives to preserve our freedoms

· Special guest speaker, Christopher Moore, former U.S. Army Special Forces staff sergeant and local high school principal

· Participation from local Cub and Boy Scout troops

· The presentation of the El Dorado County Veterans Monument-Veteran of the Year Award.