We will be holding our twentieth annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. We invite everyone to attend a brief ceremonial tribute at The Memorial Monument, honoring our local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in World War II. This monument is located at the Webster Lake entryway off Thompson Road, and the ceremony will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m. We will also place a wreath at the Women’s Veterans’ Monument during this tribute.

After the memorial tribute, all marching veterans should meet with their respective colors/weapons in the St. Louis School Yard Parking Area, located next to the gymnasium at the bottom of the entryway by 10:15 a.m. Transportation by bus will depart at approximately 10:30 a.m. to the Municipal Complex in Dudley.

Upon arriving in Dudley, we will gather at the Veterans’ Court of Honor. The ceremonies will begin promptly at 11a.m. Our Chaplain will lead us in prayer, which will be followed by a three- shot volley performed by the weapon detail and the playing of Taps. After that, our guest speaker, Colonel Arvid Hill of the U.S. Army, will deliver a brief ceremonial message. After the conclusion of the Dudley ceremony, we will march in procession from the Dudley Municipal Complex to the Webster Veterans’ Court of Honor for a similar presentation, including a Chaplain’s prayer, a three-shot volley, and Taps. The ceremonies are expected to conclude at approximately 12:45 p.m.

All Scouting Organizations that plan to participate are asked to meet at the Dudley Municipal Complex (Town Hall) at 10:45 a.m.

This year’s Grand Marshal for the Veterans Day Parade is Vietnam Veteran Kenneth Kuzdzal, United States Navy.

Marching Order:

• Honor Guard with colors/weapons

• Grand Marshal in Vehicle

• Webster/Dudley Veterans Council

• VFW

• American Legion

• PAV

• DAV

• All Ladies Auxiliary Units

• Sons of the American Legion

• Participating Scouting Organizations

Please note that all former military veterans are welcome to join us and are encouraged to march. Those planning to march should meet at the Dudley Municipal Complex at 10:45 a.m. Three vehicles will be available for riding veterans. Those who plan to ride must also meet at the Dudley Complex at 10:45 a.m.

Marchers behind vehicles should maintain a distance of 30 feet from cars, Ladies Auxiliary Units, and all participating Scouting Organizations. One vehicle will be available at the end of the parade for anyone who may have difficulty marching.

Our host for refreshments this year will be the Polish American Veterans (PAV) on Ray St. in Webster. All participants are invited to attend immediately following the event.

Let us remember that we are honoring all those who are serving and those who have served this great nation. We appreciate everyone’s involvement in making this day memorable.

This invitation is extended to veterans and the public by:

Andrew Kozlowski, U.S. Air Force

Chairman of the Veterans Day Parade and Master of Ceremonies

Guest Speaker

Guest speaker: Colonel Arvid Hill, United States Army

Co-Chairs:

• Stephen Rogerson, U.S. Army

• Richard Holewa, U.S. Navy

• Victor Jankowski, U.S. Army

• Ronald Prest, U.S. Navy

• Randolph Snow, U.S. Army

• Joseph Sendrowski, U.S. Navy