On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we honor the service and sacrifice of all of those who have served the country in war or peace and to thank them. This year, Nov. 11 falls on a Tuesday, and many government offices will be closed. The following Veterans Day commemorations are happening in Oakland County:

Birmingham

• The City of Birmingham’s annual public Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony, co-hosted by the Piety Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill, Birmingham. They will be honoring veterans and placing wreaths at the site of the Civil War and WW II monuments. The guest speaker is Joel Collin, Outreach Assistant, Fisher House Michigan. A reception for veterans follows the ceremony in the Baldwin Public Libr

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